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08/01/2014, 07:50 AM
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Basic sump question
I'm going to start working on building a sump for my 75gallon reef tank and I'm wondering what the recommended size for a sump would be?
Fish -2 ocellaris clowns -1 yellow tang -1 wheeler goby -1 fire fish Coral -star polyps -green star polyp leather -cabbage leather -frogspawn -misc polyps |
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08/01/2014, 07:55 AM
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As big as you can go!
I use a 20 long under my 75. If I could have fit larger, I would have. You need to think about what equipment the sump will hold, skimmer, heaters, etc., and make sure everything will fit and be easily removed for maintenance.
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~Earl~ Current Tank Info: 75 gallon mixed reef, Beananimal overflow, six bulb ATI Sunpower, SRO 1000 INT, Apex Jr., vinegar dosing |
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08/01/2014, 08:02 AM
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I'll probably keep my protein skimmer and heater in the display tank, what do you think the minimum size would be that would still be beneficial
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08/01/2014, 08:05 AM
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08/01/2014, 08:25 AM
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Extra water volume and I want to add some macro algae but I don't want it taking over the DT
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08/01/2014, 08:36 AM
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As big as you can fit in your cabinet and still have room for any other equipment you want to keep in there.
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08/01/2014, 09:39 AM
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I used a 20long. If I could have gone with a larger sump I would have.
That said, I'm glad I didn't go larger as it allowed plenty of room for a top off container and a gallon of vinegar for dosing.
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Member of Wine Country Reefers Current Tank Info: 75 gal SPS dominant reef. Geo calcium reactor with masterflex pump, Deltec 1455 skimmer, 2 mp40QD, mp10wes, lit by a 6x54 dimable ATI sunpower and controlled by Reef Angel |
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08/01/2014, 10:46 AM
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I built a 16.5 X 30" (OD) for my 75 from .25" acrylic. It's about 16" high. It has two bays; skimmer & return. It has a bubble trap in the middle. Those dimensions fit under the stand and allow about 16" of room for my external pump, and when I need them, dosing pumps & 2 or 3 jugs.
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John, Current Tank Info: In-process, 90 Gallon SPS Reef |
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