bigmatt1992
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could i use a 10 gallon for a sump on 75 gallon tank
could i use a 10 gallon for a sump
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bigmatt1992
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ok i have ruber made that is 2 and half footlong and 3 foot high i will use thaat then another thing i need wat should i put in the sump besides skimmer and heater
cloakerpoked
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You need enough to operate, but you don't want it full, because when the power cuts off, your display will drain into the sump for a certain amount. My 120 drains about 5 or 6 gallons into the sump, which is several inches. It is best to fill your display tank to the point it is about to run the overflow, then fill the sump completely, and turn on your pump. Once everything has run for a few minutes, you should mark your sump at the water level, and never fill it past that point when the system is running.
bigmatt1992
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ok so fill it to run the over flow then befor i make a syphon fill the sump to about half way for me cuz its a very tall rubermaid is that wat you mean
Tswifty
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Worst case scenario... I would go buy a rubbermaid tote from Wal-Mart.
- A 10g is too small IMO and will be more headaches than it's worth.
- A tall rubbermaid may cause maintenance issues... you need to be able to slip equipment in and out easily, and reach in to access your pump, heater, etc...
A 20 Long makes a good sump... you can usually find them brand new at the chain stores (Petco, Petsmart, etc...) for like $20.
- A 10g is too small IMO and will be more headaches than it's worth.
- A tall rubbermaid may cause maintenance issues... you need to be able to slip equipment in and out easily, and reach in to access your pump, heater, etc...
A 20 Long makes a good sump... you can usually find them brand new at the chain stores (Petco, Petsmart, etc...) for like $20.
bigmatt1992
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i just check i should have decent claernce for the equipment but i will check when the protine skimmer comes saturday
cloakerpoked
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Here's what you want to do. Start the overflow, and let it stop itself. THEN fill the sump to the top. Start the pump again, and let it drain itself. I agree with TJ, use a tank if possible. Lower is better because you may need to take the skimmer out to clean it, so you want to be able to change that out without tearing the whole thing apart.
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I agree, use a 20 long or bigger. What you do to test the water when the power goes out is let the tank run normal and then cut the power to your tank and see how far it fills up your sump. It if looks like it is going to overflow plug the tank back in and you will know that you filled the sump up too much. Usually keep experimenting until you find the perfect water level in your sump so when the power goes out it doesn't over flow, and mark it with a marker and say "maximum fill level"
Also if you are planning on running a refugium a 20 gallon wont work if you want to put your skimmer down there. We have a 75 setup at the store and we have a 30 gallon as a sump with the skimmer in it and definitely has no room for a refugium. Instead we made a small tank that get's water pumped trough and gravity fed back in for the refugium, the people that seen the setup down here should know what i am talking about.
Also if you are planning on running a refugium a 20 gallon wont work if you want to put your skimmer down there. We have a 75 setup at the store and we have a 30 gallon as a sump with the skimmer in it and definitely has no room for a refugium. Instead we made a small tank that get's water pumped trough and gravity fed back in for the refugium, the people that seen the setup down here should know what i am talking about.
cloakerpoked
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I have a 30 long for my sump on my 120 (mistated in my current tanks as a 40 I think) with 3 compartments, but I no longer use any of them. I have a 29 gallon frag tank and 20 gallon fuge now separate from my tank, so it's just rubble rock, and a place for the water to go....
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