So I have a 10 gallon right now and I am hoping to upgrade that since I landed a full time paid internship (I am a college student) and I have no idea what I am doing. Right now I don't have any filter or skimmer or anything but power heads and a HOB filter from freshwater (just for flow). I am hoping to turn the 10 gallon into a simple sump just with a sock, skimmer and return. A wonderful display tank at my lfs has this simple setup and it looks gorgeous so it is possible. I just don't know where to start supplies/items.
The following topics of discussion/suggestions would be greatly appreciated:
starting from the tank and working our way through the sump
1) how to plumb it (not drilling the tank)
2) size/model protein skimmer needed (cheap price under 150 hopefully)
3) if the 10 gallon is enough of a sump for this simple design
4) size/model of the return pump
Bonus Here's a picture of the setup i am modeling mine after
http://imgur.com/a/72Gc6
Double Bonus! My tank now
http://imgur.com/LOjDmEo
THANK YOU GUYS!
The following topics of discussion/suggestions would be greatly appreciated:
starting from the tank and working our way through the sump
1) how to plumb it (not drilling the tank)
2) size/model protein skimmer needed (cheap price under 150 hopefully)
3) if the 10 gallon is enough of a sump for this simple design
4) size/model of the return pump
Bonus Here's a picture of the setup i am modeling mine after
http://imgur.com/a/72Gc6
Double Bonus! My tank now
http://imgur.com/LOjDmEo
THANK YOU GUYS!