First 65g Reef

[AdamsNewReef]

Hi everyone,
I've finally made my decision to start planning a salt water reef tank. After selecting the fish and coral I would like
I've decided 65g is plenty space for me.
The debate if I should use a sump or hanging system started. The salesman was saying a sump is not necessary for a 65g. However and to not get one.
I started looking into the size once a sump is required and seen people with 20g using sump.
I can see the benefits for sure with water levels.
To use sump or not?
Thanks

 

[Remy LeBeau]

For that size tank I definitely would. Extra water volume aside, it will just make things a lot more easier.

 

[Ron Reefman]

If you want to keep things simple and are willing to do VERY regular water changes with good RO/DI water and good salt, you don't need a sump.

If you want to do fewer water changes and learn about filtration and have room for special options like GFO, carbon, skimmer etc, then a sump is a good idea. And the bigger the better. Get or build a stand that is bigger than your tank. That way you have some working space next to the tank (extremely useful) and room for a bigger sump and or refugium (good for the tank).

I have a 65g shallow reef and a 25g frag tank that share a 125g sump/refugium. It makes life much easier.