Biocube 29 sump mod

[eric1283]

I have a biocube 29 and I would like to figure out a way to add a 10 gallon sump anyone have any ideas on how I could go about setting it up. I'm not to sure how I could add an overflow box to the biocube setup.

[edshas2]

I have seen pictures online where people have removed the false wall and drilled the back. Then put the fuge in the stand underneath.

[eric1283]

That sounds interesting ill have to look into that. The only problem I see with it is that the tank is already up and running so it would be difficult to remove the wall.

[jrnannery]

I have removed all of the guts on my biocube, and so has hobogato. My back pane is drilled and I have a sump underneath in the stock stand. I am installing my new turf scrubber today, so I will end up later with only a calcium reactor, Auto Top Off, and Algal Turf Scrubber in my sump. I may mess around later with something else in there as well. A skimmer won't be needed, but an under tank sump is a good place for one.

[jrnannery]

Yes, it is a pain in the rear to do it with water, sand and livestock in it. I'll be breaking mine down even further soon so that it will be exactly like aces'.

[eric1283]

I was thinking of putting a hob overflow box in the middle chamber with a return line going into the third chamber but I'm not sure how well it would work.

[grouch]

I think I have a Essops NIB nano overflow in the garage. Was going to set it up in a JBJ 28 it fit the center chamber after taking the basket out. Went a different route though set up a 70 instead.

[polarbear]

Check out post number 18 on this Austin Reef Club thread. It's of my 29 gallon biocube that I had drilled when I was living in Austin. I had a guy drill it for me while full with corals and live stock in the tank. The bulk head was drilled in the bottom backside of chamber three. I just drained the back chambers. I then installed an "L" fitting facing up for the water to flow down into the refugium. I cut a small half circle into the back of the hood so the return PVC pipe could go through then used a small flexible hose to attach to the stock return nozzle. If you have any other questions or need help let me know.

http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/7002-nano-reefers-show-your-mods/

[eric1283]

Is that NIB nano a hang on back overflow?

[Mr Cob]

I was thinking of putting a hob overflow box in the middle chamber with a return line going into the third chamber but I'm not sure how well it would work.

Click my build thread in my sig. I run a HOB overflow in the 3rd chamber. I also added a HOB Skimmer in the first chamber. The second chamber I made a cryptic fuge and put live rock rubble in it.

See my build thread and it might help spark some ideas. I have tons of pics.

[Mr Cob]

My return line plugs right into the stock return...over the 3rd chamber..worked out perfectly

[Mr Cob]

page 5 is where you will find some of my mods..

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?71924-29g-BioCube-HQi-Nano-MP40-build/page5

[eric1283]

Looks good I think I will go with the hob overflow

[Mr Cob]

I thought it was a good option in case you ever decide to sell the tank or even decide to remove the sump...which I have recently thought about doing only because mine is no longer a reef. My system just has RBTA's in it now and a breeding pair of black ice.

[grouch]

Yes HOB overflow think it does 200gal hour.


Is that NIB nano a hang on back overflow?