filtration help

[josh7owens]

Im new at saltwater and need alittle help. I' wanting to set up a SPS tank with live rock and coral and some fish. (tangs and stuff) the tank is going to be a 75gallon. how big should my sump be and what kind of skimmer and return pump should i use.

 

[josh7owens]

ttt

 

[toothman]

Any size sump is fine as long as it is big enough for your skimmer etc. Like a 20 gal long tank would be nice, with a filter sock on the exhaust and a skimmer. Skimmer: I would get a needle wheel skimmer like ASM, good price, good skimmer. Mag drive pumps are dependable, I use one on my 90 gal at the office and it has been continuously running for 4 yrs.

A picture of my addiction..... I mean hobby.

 

[josh7owens]

thats a really nice tank. do i need a seprate tank for the refurgium or can i just have it in my sump? what about bio balls?

are you talking about this skimmer?
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...uri_Up_to_100_Gallons~vendor~All_Seas_Marine_(ASM)~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~AG1111~idCategory~FIPSISVSUH.html

 

[josh7owens]

also is this the pump your talking about?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...iew~idProduct~DN1111~idCategory~FIWPSBUF.html

what gph one do i need?