What is a sump overflow?
Hi, I am currently setting up a 240 gallon fish only with live rock tank. I plan to buy the stand and canopy also. Though, I am confused what a sump is and what goes in the sump and is there protein skimmers and pumps that you can buy that go inside of the stand so they don’t hang on the back? << Absolutely. Many large skimmers (like you will want) sit inside or beside the sump in the stand. >> Also when I see like this black thing in the corner of the aquariums at some pet stores and the guy told me that was for a sump. Is that thing needed to run a sump? << Well it isn't needed, but they sure are nice. Basically, you need a hole in your tank, so your tank can leak. I know that sound odd, but you do. Then your leaky tank drains water down into the sump, and it is pumped back up into the tank. The black plastic piece you see is a great way to make a filter allowing the surface water to skim over and flow down to the sump. They are worth the extra money. I'd buy one. >> Maybe you can di
