Setting Up Your First Acrylic Sump Tank the Right Way

If you're tired of seeing messy equipment inside your main display, getting an acrylic sump tank is easily the best upgrade you can make for your aquarium. It's essentially a secondary tank hidden away in your cabinet that handles all the "dirty work." Instead of hanging filters off the back or cluttering the water with heaters and protein skimmers, everything moves downstairs. This leaves your main tank looking clean, sleek, and focused entirely on the fish and coral. ...

May 21, 2026 · 6 min · Yer Allen