Jethreal

http://www.planetinverts.com/DIY_Shrimp_Trap.html I came across this idea when looking for a bristleworm trap a few years back. A bristleworm trap may also work but they tend to be pretty tiny.

So after reading this site and others I think I have it figured out so that: 1.the sump can take any extra drainage without overflowing in the event of a power failure 2.the water holding area on the return pump will not hold enoug water to over fill the tank in the event of a clogged standpipe 3.generally eveything in between is set up to hold mechanical filter(s), biological filter, heaters with some baffling to eliminate micro bubbles and control water levels in each section Does that sound about right or am I missing something? As a side note has anyone seen a standpipe clog? I'm trying to set up a split 40 and if i keep pumping water into one half I could see potetial issues unless the tank can take the overfolw from the other side without spilling untill the water level drains to below the standpipe on the non-clogged side. Right?

Heh, I made my own topic instead of using the pinned one I'm Jeff from Coaldale.

Bit of a necro post but thanks for the link

Hi everyone, I'm Jeff from Coaldale, AB. Currently I'm running a 90 and a 30 gal tank and my next project is to build a sump filter for a split 40 probably out of my 30. Nice to meet you all