sump?

hymie069 · 04-09-2005, 08:46 PM

is their a set way of determining the size of the sump you need for a certain size tank?

wingsfan · 04-09-2005, 10:30 PM

If you are going to have a sump under your display tank , use the biggest that will fit under your stand.

Samper · 04-09-2005, 10:30 PM

Not really....the bigger the better but of course we can't afford 10,000 gallon sumps. What I'd do is figure out exactly what you want to put in it and make sure it'll all fit. Anything is better than nothing.

**charlie** · 04-10-2005, 12:07 AM

I believe the rule of thumb (

), is 20% of the display tank size. HTH

**The R/C Man** · 04-10-2005, 07:31 AM

Bigger is better.

The more water volume that you add to the system the more stable it will be and the larger bio-load that it will handle. On that note you should incorporate a refugium if possible. They help to reduce nitrates and nitrites from the water and well as help to oxygenate it. The fuge is also a great place to grow pods and place frags etc....

hymie069 · 04-10-2005, 09:31 AM

im so interested in the hobby now that im already planning a 180. i was just wondering what size sump to use. thanx for all your advice.

**charlie** · 04-10-2005, 09:35 AM

I'd go at least 50 gallons. As Greg stated, the bigger the better. More water volume = more stability. You would also have the options of a larger return pump, depending on what you are gonna have in there. Plus, it's more fun to have alot of water.JMHO!!!

**Poseidon** · 04-10-2005, 10:36 AM

I use a 55 gallon tank for my sump, it is about 2/3 full, so I suspect it holds an additional 35-40 gallons of water. I have my protein skimmer EXTERNAL so that holds an additional gallon or 2, back in my sump I have both my heaters in the sump, and LOTS and LOTS of Algae! I have a couple different types in there...

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04-09-2005, 10:30 PM	#3
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,726	Not really....the bigger the better but of course we can't afford 10,000 gallon sumps. What I'd do is figure out exactly what you want to put in it and make sure it'll all fit. Anything is better than nothing. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

04-10-2005, 12:07 AM	#4
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,392	I believe the rule of thumb ( ), is 20% of the display tank size. HTH __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

04-10-2005, 07:31 AM	#5
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 690	Bigger is better. The more water volume that you add to the system the more stable it will be and the larger bio-load that it will handle. On that note you should incorporate a refugium if possible. They help to reduce nitrates and nitrites from the water and well as help to oxygenate it. The fuge is also a great place to grow pods and place frags etc.... __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

04-10-2005, 09:31 AM	#6
hymie069 Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 26	thanx im so interested in the hobby now that im already planning a 180. i was just wondering what size sump to use. thanx for all your advice. __________________ HAS NO EXPERIENCE

04-09-2005, 10:30 PM	#2
wingsfan Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 13	If you are going to have a sump under your display tank , use the biggest that will fit under your stand.

04-10-2005, 09:35 AM	#7
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,392	I'd go at least 50 gallons. As Greg stated, the bigger the better. More water volume = more stability. You would also have the options of a larger return pump, depending on what you are gonna have in there. Plus, it's more fun to have alot of water.JMHO!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

04-10-2005, 10:36 AM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,160	I use a 55 gallon tank for my sump, it is about 2/3 full, so I suspect it holds an additional 35-40 gallons of water. I have my protein skimmer EXTERNAL so that holds an additional gallon or 2, back in my sump I have both my heaters in the sump, and LOTS and LOTS of Algae! I have a couple different types in there... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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