Custom DIY Sump For PRFishGirl - How To Build

In this video I go over a few tips and tricks on how to build a diy sump. This design custom sump is being used in a saltwater aquarium.
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[@retroreefs7986]

Your build videos are by far the best reef KZbin build videos. You have a great ability to teach the simplest stuff as well as more advanced stuff

[@BillyPipes]

Thank you very much Retro👍

[@jsreefs5576]

Billy makes DIY look easy. 👌

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks J😁

[@Oscarin1467]

That turned out nice man.

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks 👍 she said it was perfect for her setup

[@davisju1]

Another great video keep them coming 👍

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks man😁

[@StewartRocco]

Great job, neatly done😎

[@BillyPipes]

Thank you 😄

[@braveheartreefer525]

Great stuff Billy nice sump

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks braveheart👍

[@PRFishGirl]

Ahhhhh there she is!! 🥰...I didn’t even get a notification this was put up..

[@BillyPipes]

👍👍 coming to ya soon

[@thereefinrican]

Great diy build billy. It’s great when you see reefers helping reefers. 👍🏻

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks man 👍

[@alo90000]

Great video! Do you sell the baffles for a 20 gal 10.5 inch wide tank? Thanks

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks 👍 but im no longer selling these

[@jonandlisa2000]

Love all the DIY 👍

[@BillyPipes]

Diy is the best way to save money in this hobby 👍👍

[@chi-townreefer7736]

Nice job👍🏾

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks man 👍

[@teereefer1276]

Excellent job Billy

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Tee

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

Great video Billy. Toppie!!! 💪👍👍👍

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Kev

[@falconquick4268]

Looking good buddy. Monica gonna love it

[@BillyPipes]

Hope she likes it lol

[@melodeerochelle5228]

Would be interested in this baffle kit. Need to build my sump for my 137 going up.

[@BillyPipes]

I've currently run out of material

[@Reefkpr1]

Great video. Well done!!

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Phil 😀

[@RogueAquariums]

Good design. I like the look of corian. Good job Billy..

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks bud😄

[@MikeLemming]

Nice work Billy!

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks man

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Great looking sump🥰

[@BillyPipes]

Hey Tina, thanks 😄

[@Flownon]

Looks awesome. 👍

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Aw0k3n

[@mermaidsreef8034]

Can't wait to try this when I upgrade my tank & sump

[@BillyPipes]

I love a good diy sump👍👍

[@ryan.maccallum8213]

Great diy sump !!!!

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Ryan

[@angelnieves6087]

Awesome job chief. Looking forward to doing that to a 20g

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks Angel👍

[@thomasdearing7718]

How much does this kit cost? I am needing one bad for my 100 gallon tank. I have a 20 gallon tank already. I want one that has a refugium. I love your designs!

[@BillyPipes]

Thank you, but im not building these at this time

[@brocklowe118]

I love my baffles brother. Thank you again sir!

[@BillyPipes]

No problem Brock👍

[@johnatella8498]

When you cut your baffles, how do you know how wide to cut them? I know I need space for the caulk, but don't know how much space to leave. I think I remember 1/4 of an inch, but I am unclear if it is 1/4 of an inch total or each side.

[@BillyPipes]

I cut them as close to the glass as possible. The silicone goes on the outside edges of the baffles

[@johnatella8498]

@@BillyPipes thanks!

[@Carlos23reef]

Monica is definitely going to love her sump.

[@BillyPipes]

Dropping it off to her at Reefco at noon on Sunday hint hint😁

[@lovermansmith9082]

Nice Job !

[@BillyPipes]

Thank you very much 👍

[@jamesfields394]

Where can we find corian and what saw do you use to cut it ?

[@BillyPipes]

It's a Dupont product. It can be cut with any type of wood blade

[@enriquecantu6000]

Will a 20 gallon sump work for a 125gallon freshwater tank? Or what size would you recommend? And what other materials can I use to make baffles? Thank you

[@BillyPipes]

I would think a 20 gallon would be fine but I only have experience runnning saltwater systems

[@enriquecantu6000]

@@BillyPipes how about other materials for the baffles what are you using now?

[@tnipp1285]

great video

[@BillyPipes]

😄

[@loki8686]

Hey! Do you sell the baffles. Where can I find it?

[@BillyPipes]

I dont sell them anymore. The material is on a huge back order

[@AmericanReefing]

Very nice 👍

[@BillyPipes]

Thanks jeff

[@luislopez3714]

Good video I am going to try too do this a new built on working on

[@BillyPipes]

Awesome, 👍👍

[@kevinbeltran1509]

Can you make a video of how a sump works. The flow of the water and the purpose. Thanks.

[@BillyPipes]

I have multiple videos like that already on my channel 👍

[@kevinbeltran1509]

@@BillyPipes I'm more confused about how an overflow draining into the sump wont over fill the sump to the point that the return pump wont keep up with it. How do you regulate that? or the pump will leave the sump dry.

[@BillyPipes]

Depending on the style of drain the pump and drain run at the same gph. Usually a ball valve at either end is used to create the perfect flow. I did a video on herbie style method is explained that might help

[@ironman20725]

Monica is great!

[@BillyPipes]

Yes sir👍

[@garrettwinters9980]

Use soapy water or denatured alcohol to clean up the silicone real nice and clean.

[@BillyPipes]

👍👍

[@houstonbigfooter]

Did anything leach out of them baffles?

[@BillyPipes]

No. The material is acrylic

[@victorlozano6749]

Do you sell baffles for refugium 15 gallon tank

[@BillyPipes]

I will be selling them again soon👍

[@yadieldiaz6395]

Awesome DIY I did my sump to using a 40gal breeder. She’s going to be very please you should do a follow up on this sump in the works 💯👍🤟

[@BillyPipes]

Great idea 👍

[@billshreeveable]

You da man, go team Billy!

[@BillyPipes]

Lol thanks man

[@hotashesreef472]

Checking in, good video as usual. I guess the pinky floss acts as a bubble trap too :P

[@BillyPipes]

Yes sir it does 👍

[@running5695]

Great stuff. How can I contact you?

[@BillyPipes]

Sorry I no longer sell these kits

[@Stillcreatingstuff]

Would you make me one for a price to?

[@BillyPipes]

Sorry, I'm not making them anymore

[@volteface69]

Parfait mais qu'elle est le matériel de séparation svp ??? 👍👍👍

[@gabesreef]

When does the dollar per gallon happen?

[@BillyPipes]

Not sure. I try to keep a couple 20 longs on hand from previous sales

[@fishysnowman9082]

👀👊🏻sweet

[@BillyPipes]

😄👍💪🍍😎

[@aquaticnstuff7666]

are u expecting a meteor to hit that thing?

[@BillyPipes]

If one does hit it'll take the hit like a champ

[@polpowermetoo4531]

It looks good butt it doesn't function at all. The water just goes over the top , it doesn't flow right.

[@BillyPipes]

Maybe look at my videos with the exact design running my tank. Then get back to me and tell me it doesn't function at all.

[@EDKsurly]

I'm hiring you to build me a sump when i setup the 150 again one day

[@BillyPipes]

I got you buddy 👍