Understanding Sumps

Introduction

What is a Sump?

What is the purpose of a Sump?

What are the benefits of operating a Sump?

What about the negatives?

How does a sump operate?

What is an overflow?

The Prefilter or External Overflow

The Internal “Reef Ready” overflow

Understanding the purpose of “Siphon Break”?

What can I use for a sump?

What are the considerations for choosing a sump?

Designing your own Sump (a few rules of thumb)

References