How to set up a sump?

[JAYGEE]

Ok I bought a 125g yesterday and it came with 2 sumps.

I cleaned the crap out of them and im only going to use 1, but I have no idea how to set it up.

Any one have any step by step pics. Ill post up some pics of what I have here in a few.

[fishboyt]

Are the overflows HOB?

[JAYGEE]

overflows

[jsnoravo]

i think fishboyt meant does the tank have built-in overflows or did it come with hang-on overflow skimmer boxes. pics will probably be necessary b/c each setup is unique when it comes to sumps.

[JAYGEE]

Opps my bad. Its HOB overflows. Ill post up pics when I get back from the auction.

[fishboyt]

OK. You just connect your drain hose to the overflows and put the other end in the sump. Then, you fill both compartments with water, fill the U-pipe with water, put plastic wrap on both ends of the pipe, put the U-pipe in place (So that both ends are in the water in the overflow), and remove the plastic wrap. It will automaticaly begin pulling the water through and into the sump. :)

[JAYGEE]

ok here's what im working with.







Is the U pipe supposed to reach the drain hose? (the last pic)

[fishboyt]

No, it's not suppost to fit in the bulkhead. I though it was suppost to when I first set mine up, but then I realized it wasn't. :)

[fshfrk]

Nice wet/dry. You need 8" of 1" schedule 20 pvc. Starting about 1 1/4" from the bottom Put some slits in it about 1/2" apart on 2 sides. Or you could just drill some holes to perferate the pipe. Stick it in the fitting and slid a sponge prefilter over it. The u-tube is what siphons the water from the box in the tank to the box on the back of the tank.