Anyone else using 20g sump on 75 or bigger tank?

Vadafallon · 07/27/2016, 08:05 AM

If so, have pics and any issues?

SNAKEMANVET · 07/27/2016, 09:57 AM

I have a 20 gallon long on my 75 and haven't had any problems.Just make sure to get a skimmer that will fit.I use a reef octopus diablo 225x which is a space saver skimmer.Sorry I can't post pics.

Sk8r · 07/27/2016, 10:03 AM

No real room for a fuge, but it would hold your skimmer, heater, and pump. They could be all in the same chamber if absolutely needful. I did a 10 gal on a 55 g, and it was squeaky tight, the only skimmer that would fit was an Urchin; but it was a good tank. I would advise, if you're tight on space, to take a look at HOB skimmers of various brands. You can also hype skimmer efficiency by carbon dosing as system matures.

hann1bal · 07/27/2016, 10:25 AM

I have a 75 gallon tank with 20 gallon sump - Works great. HOB skimmer for now though

Vadafallon · 07/27/2016, 10:39 AM

I have a skimmer that fits just fine. Small foot print. I think it will have plenty of room for a Skimmer section, refugium and return section. Once i get it setup i will test it some before hooking it up to the main system. I think the skimmer likes a depth of 7-10 inches and i will make the depth 8" in the skimmer section.

hann1bal · 07/27/2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Vadafallon

I have a skimmer that fits just fine. Small foot print. I think it will have plenty of room for a Skimmer section, refugium and return section. Once i get it setup i will test it some before hooking it up to the main system. I think the skimmer likes a depth of 7-10 inches and i will make the depth 8" in the skimmer section.

Which skimmer? You know the model? - I have a refugium section i would like to use for my skimmer as i think a 'fuge that small is pointless.

Vadafallon · 07/27/2016, 11:46 AM

Its a Skimz protein skimmer. I don't know the exact model since i got it from a friend. It's rated bigger than i need but i am ok with that. It has the pump built in the middle of it. I have a Seaside ES5 on my other tank and the foot print looks similar. That foot print is 7.28" x 7.08"", the Skimz is not much bigger. After looking at the skimz site it looks like they have changed their design some so it could be even smaller now.

hann1bal · 07/27/2016, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vadafallon

Its a Skimz protein skimmer. I don't know the exact model since i got it from a friend. It's rated bigger than i need but i am ok with that. It has the pump built in the middle of it. I have a Seaside ES5 on my other tank and the foot print looks similar. That foot print is 7.28" x 7.08"", the Skimz is not much bigger. After looking at the skimz site it looks like they have changed their design some so it could be even smaller now.

Thanks.

Apercula · 07/27/2016, 05:08 PM

My old 75 had an approximately 20g Amiracle wetdry sump. The drain and skimmer were on what would have been the bioball side of the sump and the return pump on the other side. I did have to be careful not to over fill the reservoir because drain down on shut off would come within an inch of overflowing the sump.

Capsle · 07/27/2016, 05:10 PM

I have a 35g sump on a 75g tank.

No issues and more than enough room in sump incase of overflow/ power failure.

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Tautoga · 07/27/2016, 05:18 PM

I have a 10 gallon tank sump on my 75. I tried a 20 long and a 20 high but I couldnt get either one of them into the cabinet without dismantling one of the braces.

Vadafallon · 07/27/2016, 07:55 PM

Yeah i got the 20 free and i am def. going to have to take out a brace to get it in. Not an issue really.

Kyle918 · 07/27/2016, 08:47 PM

I have a 20 gallon on my 75 as well. I originally planned on having a fuge but ultimately found that it just wasn't worth it for the size it would be and opted to maximize my reserve section which I found to be critical. If I were to do it again, using the same 20 gallon long, I would make the reserve as large as possible.

cougareyes · 07/27/2016, 09:09 PM

I'm using the eshopps rs-100 on a 90, it's 18g water volume. Same footprint as a 75, that sump and a 5g top off reservoir is about all I can fit in the stand.

SFish · 07/28/2016, 04:59 AM

Two sumps and an external skimmer is what I have on my 75DT. The main sump is a 20 gallon long. Old pic

jd371 · 07/28/2016, 07:18 AM

Next week my 75g will be a year old. I have an Eshopps 20g sump. A little tight as you can see but I'm able to fit the ATO, doser, UV, and reactor in there.

Vadafallon · 07/28/2016, 11:29 AM

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Vadafallon · 07/28/2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jd371

Next week my 75g will be a year old. I have an Eshopps 20g sump. A little tight as you can see but I'm able to fit the ATO, doser, UV, and reactor in there.

Great use of space it looks like. I am need to figure out how i am going to wire everything and if i am going to use PVC or not.

Vadafallon · 07/28/2016, 11:55 AM

The only thing that is really nagging me is should i get a 29g or just stick with the 20. I have ordered a sump kit and it might fit the 29 if the width is close to the same as the 20. This is what the 29 looks like

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Jfranks09 · 07/28/2016, 01:09 PM

I'm running a 20g long with my 90, had to go with an external skimmer to get it to work with a refugium though.

Vadafallon · 07/28/2016, 01:12 PM

Why is that Jfranks? Not enough room?

finewayne · 07/28/2016, 01:26 PM

20Galon long and haven't had any problems, no room for a fuge tho

Rasta Red · 07/31/2016, 09:19 AM

I gotta 35g long sump/fuge for a 75g setup...works great never had a problem

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07/27/2016, 08:05 AM	#1
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Anyone else using 20g sump on 75 or bigger tank? If so, have pics and any issues?

07/27/2016, 10:03 AM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	No real room for a fuge, but it would hold your skimmer, heater, and pump. They could be all in the same chamber if absolutely needful. I did a 10 gal on a 55 g, and it was squeaky tight, the only skimmer that would fit was an Urchin; but it was a good tank. I would advise, if you're tight on space, to take a look at HOB skimmers of various brands. You can also hype skimmer efficiency by carbon dosing as system matures. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/27/2016, 05:10 PM	#10
Capsle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 385	I have a 35g sump on a 75g tank. No issues and more than enough room in sump incase of overflow/ power failure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Caps Current Tank Info: 65G DT with custom overflow, 35G custom sump, maxspect R420r 180w 15K, reef octopus classic 150 skimmer.

07/27/2016, 08:47 PM	#13
Kyle918 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 642	I have a 20 gallon on my 75 as well. I originally planned on having a fuge but ultimately found that it just wasn't worth it for the size it would be and opted to maximize my reserve section which I found to be critical. If I were to do it again, using the same 20 gallon long, I would make the reserve as large as possible. __________________ Work in Progress: 75g Rimless DT \| 20g sump \| Aquamaxx ConeS-1 \| Two Tunze Turbelle 6025 Tank established 02/16/14

07/28/2016, 11:29 AM	#17
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	This is what i am working with [IMG]******** async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8">[/IMG]

07/27/2016, 09:57 AM	#2
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 4,486	I have a 20 gallon long on my 75 and haven't had any problems.Just make sure to get a skimmer that will fit.I use a reef octopus diablo 225x which is a space saver skimmer.Sorry I can't post pics.

07/27/2016, 10:25 AM	#4
hann1bal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 223	I have a 75 gallon tank with 20 gallon sump - Works great. HOB skimmer for now though

07/27/2016, 10:39 AM	#5
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	I have a skimmer that fits just fine. Small foot print. I think it will have plenty of room for a Skimmer section, refugium and return section. Once i get it setup i will test it some before hooking it up to the main system. I think the skimmer likes a depth of 7-10 inches and i will make the depth 8" in the skimmer section.

07/27/2016, 11:46 AM	#7
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Its a Skimz protein skimmer. I don't know the exact model since i got it from a friend. It's rated bigger than i need but i am ok with that. It has the pump built in the middle of it. I have a Seaside ES5 on my other tank and the foot print looks similar. That foot print is 7.28" x 7.08"", the Skimz is not much bigger. After looking at the skimz site it looks like they have changed their design some so it could be even smaller now.

07/27/2016, 05:08 PM	#9
Apercula Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 707	My old 75 had an approximately 20g Amiracle wetdry sump. The drain and skimmer were on what would have been the bioball side of the sump and the return pump on the other side. I did have to be careful not to over fill the reservoir because drain down on shut off would come within an inch of overflowing the sump.

07/27/2016, 05:18 PM	#11
Tautoga Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 113	I have a 10 gallon tank sump on my 75. I tried a 20 long and a 20 high but I couldnt get either one of them into the cabinet without dismantling one of the braces.

07/27/2016, 07:55 PM	#12
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Yeah i got the 20 free and i am def. going to have to take out a brace to get it in. Not an issue really.

07/27/2016, 09:09 PM	#14
cougareyes Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 713	I'm using the eshopps rs-100 on a 90, it's 18g water volume. Same footprint as a 75, that sump and a 5g top off reservoir is about all I can fit in the stand.

07/28/2016, 04:59 AM	#15
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	Two sumps and an external skimmer is what I have on my 75DT. The main sump is a 20 gallon long. Old pic

07/28/2016, 07:18 AM	#16
jd371 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Long Island Posts: 615	Next week my 75g will be a year old. I have an Eshopps 20g sump. A little tight as you can see but I'm able to fit the ATO, doser, UV, and reactor in there.

07/28/2016, 11:31 AM	#18
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07/28/2016, 11:55 AM	#21
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	The only thing that is really nagging me is should i get a 29g or just stick with the 20. I have ordered a sump kit and it might fit the 29 if the width is close to the same as the 20. This is what the 29 looks like ******** async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"> Last edited by Vadafallon; 07/28/2016 at 12:05 PM.

07/28/2016, 01:09 PM	#22
Jfranks09 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 23	I'm running a 20g long with my 90, had to go with an external skimmer to get it to work with a refugium though.

07/28/2016, 01:12 PM	#23
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Why is that Jfranks? Not enough room?

07/28/2016, 01:26 PM	#24
finewayne Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 42	20Galon long and haven't had any problems, no room for a fuge tho

07/31/2016, 09:19 AM	#25
Rasta Red Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Mobile , Alabama Posts: 9	I gotta 35g long sump/fuge for a 75g setup...works great never had a problem Sent from my SM-S920L using Tapatalk