I am on my sons account watching your videos and I have to say something after reading all the comments! Thank you for posting this, and trying so hard to explain this in a simple fashion. Some of us aren't experts and are doing this for the first time. Other videos assume you know something but what about people like me hat have absolutely no clue what a sump pump was up until a month ago, like me. I want to try to make this myself because I am not scared of a challenge but it is hard to find videos that are step by step for someone like me. I can tell you are new at this too and that makes you more relatable. Please continue making more of these and do not listen to the naysayers, they should be watching the other complicated videos if this is not advanced enough for them anyway. My two issues are however, you didn't explain how to remove the two small wood pieces from the bottom of the glass with such a tight space and also you should invest in a tripod or get someone to hold camera for you so we can see all the steps.
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words of encouragement! In general most folks who comment on my videos are pretty positive in their responses, but there are some folks who disagree with the way I present things. There are many ways to do things, and many options online and on KZbin...I just hope to present things in a way that's easy and useful for some people. I just knocked the small wooden blocks out from under the baffle, I didn't wedge them in there too hard. I have a tripod now :)
@chefdan878 жыл бұрын
A old credit card or drivers license works pretty good for smoothing silicone so it is uniform. Just snip off a corner that gives you the depth you are looking for and use it instead of your finger for better results. Thanks for the video, looking to build something similar for my 50 gallon tank.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome tip! I didn't think of that! Thanks for checking out the videos :)
@roxyqueen50767 жыл бұрын
hEY THATS WHAT I USE!!LOL
@marliereed78246 жыл бұрын
If you cut the tip of your silicone at 45 and keep the pointed tip in the corner as you run your bead there isnt a need for the tape just make sure its one consistant bead and you dont stop along each edge and you get a perfect caulk line each time 👍
@aquariumlover10139 жыл бұрын
I love your vids, it so nice to see a KZbin who hasn't let their "Fame" get to their head, also I just got my new tank 😁 actually a few weeks ago it's been cycling, so excited this will be my forth tank 😀 Love your vids.
@Agr4149 жыл бұрын
I think that siliconing the middle baffle of the bubble trap second would be easier than doing it last. The silicone job looks great though.
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Agr414 Thank you! The way I looked at getting that middle baffle into place was like this...siliconing in that small space is tough as is, so I would rather not have to go all the way to the bottom on the side panels in such a small space. However, pros and cons of each method I'm sure!
@infiniteawareness26986 жыл бұрын
Why not silicone the middle baffle first? The the other two along side of it?
@arthurduffy70734 жыл бұрын
Did you leave the wood blocks?
@rjwren798 жыл бұрын
Permanent markers are alcohol based. A little alcohol on a paper towel will remove permanent maker as easily as dry erase, but you won't accidentally rub it off. This allows you to mark all your points.
@Someoneonthisplanet19796 жыл бұрын
this was a awesome video ! Thanks, well done! for the smoothing silicone i have seen my dad use a PVC pipe cut on a angle, you can make them as long as you want and make long strokes.
@taylorjohnson13146 жыл бұрын
Nice roach clip and or chillum in the background! One love
@TheFishTankGuy6 жыл бұрын
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@d3th2gyps33z9 жыл бұрын
yay! new video! i really like your channel bro! keep it up. im just getting into a 10 gallon nano and have been watching a lot of your stuff.
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Mark Carr That's great. I'm enjoying my 10 gallon Nano. I think it's a perfect size for a smaller tank...5 gallons is too little! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching :)
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Wilfong Sorry for the delay Kyle...nope, you don't NEED this for a 14g Biocube. The beauty of the Biocube is it essentially has a sump built-into the back of the unit. Having a refugium is a little difficult, but the other basic elements of a sump are contained in the Biocube system. If you WANT to have a sump though, you certainly can, although you will lose the "All-In-One" feature of the Biocube when adding one.
@OneNonlyKelz8 жыл бұрын
woahhhh made this so complicated! you are gonna scare all the new fish keepers away with this video lol.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
Ah...it's not that bad! Most of the videos I found on KZbin either were super short and didn't have much info, or were really lengthy and over-complicated things! Sumps are totally optional, but I tried my best to keep it to the point. Can always do better though I suppose :)
@TheOpelkoenjas7 жыл бұрын
Sharpie can be quickly removed with some acetone. One wipe and it's gone. Found that one out when my little one got his hands on one of my sharpies and decided it would be a good idea to use the aquarium tank as a writing surface. LOL
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!! Thanks for the tip!
@sagarbhatnagar92755 жыл бұрын
Very well explained! Thanks!
@christianstucht88703 жыл бұрын
Nice sump build! But I would install the middle baffle of the bubble trap before the outer ones. This way seems to be the easier way to me.
@TheFishTankGuy3 жыл бұрын
Good tip! I have found that an even better build is only doing two baffles between chamber 2 and 3. I used, what I feel, is a much better design on my 20g sump, which you can also find on my channel. Thanks!
@michaelross56742 жыл бұрын
Can I incorporate a sump into my fluval Evo..... would it be beneficial
@TheFishTankGuy2 жыл бұрын
Mike, I believe the Fluval EVO may be your first saltwater aquarium, yes? If so, I would keep it simple for now. A sump can help the health of your aquarium, but for a smaller tank, it's not a necessity. If you keep up with your maintenance, that will be enough for now. I've been running my EVO for over a year, no sump, and it's doing great.
@allanbarbour28792 жыл бұрын
Just wondering why you would install the middle baffle last? Surely this makes it all much more difficult? The 1st one is easy, the middle should be next so you can also remove the wedge that’s used for setting the height. A tip for installing the middle one where access is very limited, so my advice would be to run a bead of silicone on the glass first then place in tank and use a long item to spread the bead to secure on main tank. Then you have free space to do the other side. And repeat process for final glass section of the baffle.
@dmbellum73124 жыл бұрын
loved the video and full of useful tips, have to say though i was disappointed at 9:55 when you referred to them as "glass panels"
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
I must've "forgot" they are baffles. Lol
@Thesaltturner3 жыл бұрын
Drinking game: Take a shot everytime he says "glass baffle"
@TheFishTankGuy3 жыл бұрын
This is an idea I wish I would've thought of!
@Melo-wj4ok6 жыл бұрын
What if I want to make this into a sump for freshwater? What items do I take out and do I switch them out for anything?
@TheFishTankGuy6 жыл бұрын
Well, firstly, you should check out my 20g sump build...the baffle placement is much better than this 10g build. I learned alot from this first build. Secondly, nope, the sump itself will not change at all. You can still have a skimmer, still need a heater, and still can use chemicals to help stabilize your freshwater tank!
@danielchristian55412 жыл бұрын
Um....did you forget to pull those two little wood blocks out before you siliconed in that last baffle?
@abrahamgonzalez62894 жыл бұрын
I have one of these 10g tanks laying around along with some acrylic. Could I use the acrylic as baffles in this glass tank? And if so what kind of silicone/glue should I use?
@twinn822 жыл бұрын
What size glass baffles was those 4 pieces
@ldware95 жыл бұрын
What are the measurements for your baffles?
@Kendrickb8035 жыл бұрын
Kool.....
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you stopping by!
@kmhmusic1233 жыл бұрын
new drinking game: Take a shot every time he says "glass baffle" I got wasted
@TheCollinGray4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the hobby, and a bit confused. After I build this. what else do I put in the sump? How do I use the sump? Pumps? Filters? Someone please help me.
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
I'll shoot you some info later today
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
What size display tank do you have? Freshwater or saltwater? In general, the idea behind the sump is that is allows you to keep equipment, such as a heater and a protein skimmer out of view. It also is a way to help filter your aquarium water.
@dafinestflower6 жыл бұрын
I have a 55 gal freshwater tank I wanna make a dry wet sump focused on bio media out of a 10 gal tank I have. Is this a big enough sump size and how powerful of a pump I can use ?
@TheFishTankGuy6 жыл бұрын
Any sump is better than no sump! If you have a ten gallon tank, you can make it work! The pump is tricky. Some people like fast flow through their sump, some people like slower flow. I would say any pump that'll move in the 100gph range would work. You do have to factor in how high up your tank is though and if you have angles in your plumbing :)
@bdkaka8 жыл бұрын
did you have the bottom corners of your baffles rounded to set better with the silicone of the sides and bottom of your tank?
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Glen Hill I just had the baffle edges smoothed and rounded. I had no problem getting them in and sealed to the bottom of the tank. The silicone on the tank joints isn't all that thick.
@therealyankees557 жыл бұрын
so those wooden blocks stay there forever after that last baffle gets installed?
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
No no...you can use something skinny and tap them, they'll pop right out from underneath the baffle.
@jameserickson68813 жыл бұрын
Does the baffles have to be glass
@TheFishTankGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thinner materials could work, but have the potential to bow over time...but could work, sure.
@mariomaldo258 жыл бұрын
you see that wire thats attached to your caulking gun on the bottom ? thats for poking the caulk instead of using a screw driver.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
Really....never knew that. Thanks for the tip!
@mariomaldo258 жыл бұрын
your welcome , nice editorial too .
@danielleford5444 жыл бұрын
What protein skimmer is that?
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
This is it, unfortunately Amazon no longer has it, but there are other sellers who carry it: amzn.to/2US98tP
@SamWilliamson3179 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the small blocks of wood from the bubble trap pane?
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Sam Williamson I made sure that I wasn't pressing down on the glass pane when I siliconed it into place, that way they wouldn't be stuck under there forever! I simply used a sturdy object like a ruler and pushed the wood block sideways into the opening between baffles. Then I flipped the tank over :)
@SamWilliamson3179 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheCSFriendly8 жыл бұрын
Dude, as messy as your silicon looks on the middle pane of your baffels, the fact is, is the sump shouldn't be seen anyway as you probly hide it under the tank. so no worries, it looks great thanks
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Derek Crist Haha...thanks man. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist (at least in some ways), which is why I mentioned it's less than ideal. At the end of the day though, you're right, it holds the water just fine and nobody sees it anyways!
@aaronle23988 жыл бұрын
how far from the protein skim to the refugium. how many inches.
@chainsawreptiles62609 жыл бұрын
Makes me want to get back into Fish tanks,,,
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Chainsaw Reptiles Just do it, no regrets!
@chainsawreptiles62609 жыл бұрын
I started posting vids.
@reptilelover21937 жыл бұрын
what are the dimensions for your baffles? im gonna build a sump almost exactly like this one
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
If you check some of my other videos, I do talk about all dimensions of the baffles. It might be the "Building A Sump On A Budget" video. One change though, remove the rightmost baffle and move it to the left of the first baffle, raised off the bottom. This will force water THROUGH the first chamber.
@riz941077 жыл бұрын
Can you explain this comment better? Not sure which baffle you mean, and what the final setup would be like...
@jonnash24507 жыл бұрын
he means there are just multiple overflows, no way to pre filter because the first chamber is just a reservoir. first baffle needs to be off the bottom and you need 2 for the bubble trap not 3, 2 fills the last chamber from the bottom up instead of overflowing an additional time creating the same bubbles that you are trying to eliminate. you just over engineered it is all and recreated the issue you are trying to correct
@arare66062 жыл бұрын
How did you get the wood out
@TheFishTankGuy2 жыл бұрын
Didn't force the glass down onto the wood. Just let it sit on it. The wood should simply tap out from underneath the glass.
@marvinagra7 жыл бұрын
how did you silicone the middle glass baffle?
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
I got creative. I purchased a short piece of vinyl tubing that would fit over the end of the caulking gun...almost like a flexible extension I could maneuver in between the baffles.
@DREDUTORO8 жыл бұрын
Would you add a SUMP to a 80liters aquarium? how many big would be the SUMP? thanks
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
You can add a sump to ANY size tank. 80 liters is roughly 20 gallons, so honestly it's whatever you can fit in the stand underneath your tank. 10 gallon, 5 gallon, the biggest tank that will fit!
@drinknation72608 жыл бұрын
What was the length of the glass baffles? I plan on doing this and want to have the local home depot cut the pieces for me.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Gilbert Martinez If you check out my video Building A 10 Gallon Sump On A Budget, I list all of the attributes and baffle sizes for your reference. When you have the glass cut, I highly recommend having the edges polished to avoid getting cut when cleaning your sump.
@jwkingsr4 жыл бұрын
Edges can actually be smoothed down with 60 grit sandpaper on a rubber sanding block. (Some places won't burnish glass edges) DO NOT try using the sandpaper without a sanding block, as the sharp edges of the glass could possibly cut through the paper and right into your fingers/palm, causing an ER visit and hospital bills (Defeating the "Budget" portion of a budget sump).
@Vincentgonzalez19935 жыл бұрын
How thick does the glass have to be?
@aaronr3368 жыл бұрын
how do you prevent the sump from over flowing during a power outage?
@leahmacleod30438 жыл бұрын
I'm Sure a check valve will stop it from going back to the sump an overflowing during s power outage
@charlottemacfarlane32446 жыл бұрын
hello tank guy. loved your series on this build, took some really big notes for me, to build one. i have koi, and like goldfish, very high mess makers. question though. how far from the oposite end of the 10 gal tank, should the first baffle be for the bubble trap? you never said in the video.
@joserentasBioh7 жыл бұрын
what is the recommended gl sump i need for a 65 gl tank?
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
As big as you can fit. I like to have my sump in a location where it won't be visible, whether it be underneath my display tank or in an adjacent room. The bigger the better.
@jwkingsr4 жыл бұрын
At 3 years, I realize I'm a little late. However, this may be useful information. A good rule of thumb would be at least 20% of your tank volume. So a 13 gallon minimum, but I would do a 20 gallon sump... provided you have the space.
@sammykogen33058 жыл бұрын
What size tank are you going to filter with this sump?
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Samuel Kogen I currently have it hooked up to a 10g nano reef. I only have the two saltwater tanks at the moment, my 10 and my Biocube. I wanted to keep my Biocube as an all-in-one tank, plus the 10 gallon tank had a much higher "need" for a higher volume of water (to stabilize the tank a bit more).
@sammykogen33058 жыл бұрын
Wondering what size sump I need for my 55 gallon.
@rollerkitbird4 жыл бұрын
What an extremely anal version on "How to install baffles". Thank you!
@assasin14188 жыл бұрын
what kind of protein skimmer are you using
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
AquaticLife 115...it works really great. amzn.to/1Uv4gQL
@f0rkz217 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you pancake the middle baffle? Seems like you created more work for yourself. Good video either way.
@stevenfolly8 жыл бұрын
What protein skimmer are you using in this setup?
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Steven Follenweider AquaticLife 115 Mini Protein Skimmer. It has worked out really great for me so far. amzn.to/1nNQGja
@michaelyciano21234 жыл бұрын
Why the bubble trap?
@jwkingsr4 жыл бұрын
Without one, the bubbles can be sucked up by the return pump and forced out into the aquarium. When that happens, it makes your tank look like it was filled with club soda.
@Homers86753099 жыл бұрын
Do I need this for a 14g BioTank???
@zacrahman22418 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Wilfong someone answer this guy!
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
Kyle...sorry for the delay in getting back to you! Short answer, nope, you don't NEED a sump for your biocube. If you really want one, you can of course incorporate one, but two of the main purposes of a sump is...one, to hide your equipment, and two, to increase your water volume for stability. The biocube provides a place to hide equipment already, so if you want more volume or want to have larger equipment and more space for a refugium, that'll be your call. In my opinion, the point of a biocube is to keep everything in one unit, so I wouldn't personally add a sump...but it's your call!
@jeremymiller32156 жыл бұрын
Hey man I have a question!! Was wondering how ya figure out how much return area to have in your sump?
@TheFishTankGuy6 жыл бұрын
+jeremy miller hey Jeremy, thanks for shooting me your question. As for the return area... There's no real set size you should shoot for... Essentially that chamber doesn't serve a major purpose. What I would say though, is keep in mind that's where your evaporation will affect the water level. You don't want it so small that a little evaporation will cause your pump to run dry. In this ten gallon sump, it's a little over a gallon of water. That means for me a few days of evaporation without topping off the tank won't cause any issues. Sorry I don't have a more straight forward answer for you. What size sump are you building?
@jeremymiller32156 жыл бұрын
The Fish Tank Guy doing a 10 as well it's gonna be on a 20g DT what are your suggestion on pump and skimmer for my tank? Also do have and aqueon circulation pump size 500gph
@TheFishTankGuy6 жыл бұрын
jeremy miller pump is tricky, it depends on how high up you need to push the water, plus if you have any bends, sharp angles etc. I would just test your pump with your plumbing before gluing your pipes etc and see what your gph is into the DT. If you're in a budget, the Nano skimmer in my sump videos works well, if not, grab a larger one lol, just be aware they are tall. Not sure how much space you have.
@jeremymiller32156 жыл бұрын
The Fish Tank Guy was thinking that was the aquaticlife internal mini 115 in vid. My head height on pump will only be 43in from bottom of tank an only turns will be over the side of the tank
@Zeki-Gokce8 жыл бұрын
Great video which skimmer have you gone with?
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
+Zeki Gokce Went with the Aquatic Life 115 Mini Skimmer...I have an unboxing video of it on the channel, and it's working quite well so far!
@STLFANSS7 жыл бұрын
Did someone say "Glass baffles?"
@jackwea77284 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the glass
@TheFishTankGuy4 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you live. In northwest PA where I am in lucky to have a great glass place. Search glass shop and call around for prices of the pieces you want cut!
@jackwea77284 жыл бұрын
The Fish Tank Guy can you reply the measurements of glass you used
@jwkingsr4 жыл бұрын
@J Weav He covered that in this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV7SkqGXoM58bc0
@erniedoesthings91676 жыл бұрын
Fuck this it will cost 500 dollars for the baffles drill, pumps, overflow , glass cutter, protein skimmer and I can go on Amazon and get a sump pre built with media for 300
@rajahslayer65349 жыл бұрын
awesome video man! how is the website going?!
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Rajah Slayer Going really good, your page looks great, going to launch in a couple weeks!
@rajahslayer65349 жыл бұрын
+The Fish Tank Guy awesome!! unfortunately my butterfly passed so I'd appreciate it if you left him out.
@TheFishTankGuy9 жыл бұрын
+Rajah Slayer Ok, will do! Sorry to hear he didn't make it :/
@rajahslayer65349 жыл бұрын
aight thx! hey no problem it happens.
@Nathan-wn5mc7 жыл бұрын
Why do you sound just like Saul from better call Saul? lol
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
+sagp enthusiast you found me out good sir. Don't tell anyone.
@kingsmanknights58704 жыл бұрын
Pretty coool. Nice tank. I started to build fish tanks complete with sumps and 3d backgrounds made from scratch. My tanks are 100 gallons. I figure with bigger tanks you can play around alot and do more. This dude inspired me and thought me alot. Check my channel out. If you got questions on build ill help you
@bigben448 Жыл бұрын
Your excessive talking was driving me nuts bro
@TheFishTankGuy Жыл бұрын
Sorry big dawg, I know I'm a ramblin' guy.
@the1000expert8 жыл бұрын
your details are too simple and not necessary for most of us.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
Not quite sure what you mean...in terms of folks who have aquarium experience? My goal for most of my videos is to create some content geared towards people who are just starting out and aren't sure where to start. I appreciate your feedback!
@ghostusmc8 жыл бұрын
talk about doing something the hard way
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
There is the easy way and then there is the right way...to me, this is a combination of both. I'm not too picky about making sure everything is lined up, but I plan out where everything will go and have a decent system for lining the baffles up for easy caulking.
@troynelson88968 жыл бұрын
My God. Do you have Parkinson's Disease? Shake much? I want to support your channel and I appreciate the time and effort you expended to help others but I can't watch them with all the shaking.
@TheFishTankGuy8 жыл бұрын
Soon as I pull up and park the Benz, we get this place shakin' like Parkinson's...
@raulblvd7 жыл бұрын
What size baffle did you use
@TheFishTankGuy7 жыл бұрын
1/2" thick glass! :)
@jonnash24507 жыл бұрын
he states in the first video it's 1/4 glass not 1/2