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

[SFish]

A 20 long doesn't give u much room. A 40 breeder is better but it comes down to what works for you and what you are trying to do.

[SFish]

Originally Posted by Vadafallon

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">

If your not going to get extra width then I don't see the point other then to add more volume.

[SFish]

Originally Posted by Jfranks09

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.

Same for me. The skimmer ended up being to big so I went with an external.

[Vadafallon]

When i measure, the refug is 12x12. Not huge but should be enough room for some chaeto and maybe a few mangroves.

[Vadafallon]

Or what are your thoughts on putting another tank or container next to the 20g and plumbing them into each other?

[Vadafallon]

I am really worried this 20g is not going to be enough. The problem is the stand i have will not hold a 40 breeder. I have one and cannot use it. I am not sure i am crafty enough to rebuild the stand. I would love to have more volume.

[SFish]

Originally Posted by Vadafallon

Or what are your thoughts on putting another tank or container next to the 20g and plumbing them into each other?

Unless it's wider to give more room to the skimmer I don't see much of a point. You could make a small tank to hold the skimmer but the cost may not be worth it.

[Vadafallon]

Ok, thanks for the input SFish.

[SFish]

How wide is the stand inside? Maybe you could do a 5 gallon bucket. Not sure how big one is vs your skimmer. Another option might be a boat battery box but they maybe to narrow. You need something probably what 12x12 at least.