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What is an aquarium sump?

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Answer:

A tank or vessel used to hold aquarium water outside of the main tank. Often used to feed or house a filtration system.

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How do you build a homemade sump for your saltwater aquarium?
http://www.melevsreef.com/index.html This is a good starting point.
Would a 30 gallon aquarium make a good sump?
A 30 gallon would be suitable if done properly for a tank up to about 125 gallons. Maybe 150.
What is an aquarium?
a container (as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept,an establishment where aquatic organisms are kept and exhibited
Where can you have an aquarium?
away from any doors Avoid placing aquariums in areas that will cause a increase or decrease in water temperature such as near doors, windows, furnace or air conditioning vents, and heaters. Also...
Is the aquarium of the pacific the largest aquarium in America?
The worlds largest aquarium is The Georgia Aquarium.