little help...

[jden092901]

I have a 29 gallon reef. I have a skilter (skimer and filter in one, for up to 100 gallons). My main question is would it be way to hard and a pain to get a sump, like a 10 gallon for my tank. Would that even be worth my time and money?

Thanks,

Josh

 

[jden092901]

Anyone...

 

[gws76]

I don't know much about the Danner skilter? But, a sump is always a good add on. It increases your gallons, and gives you the option for a fuge and skimmer. Also if you choose to keep coral in the future, it will help when you get to that stage.

 

[BeesGoneWild]

jden its very easy to do, i used a ten gallon aquarium for my sump on my 29gallon. All you need is an over flow box and a return pump and some piping. I would recommend it.

 

[Tswifty]

Doesn't have to be made of acrylic... you could use a small tank with baffles... but this will help you get the idea.

http://www.melevsreef.com/sump.html

 

[DirtyHermit]

Make a sump/fuge from a small cheap tank, & I would get a different (better) skimmer.

 

[jden092901]

Sounds good. Im not going to get a different skimmer yet, I will be putting a 125-150 gallon in my wall next year, building a home. The skilter that I have works pretty dang good. It keeps my water parameters perfect, always pulling the greenish brown crap out. Anyway...I will get a nice skimmer with the large tank. Thanks for all of your help!!!!

Josh

 

[gws76]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12254894#post12254894 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DirtyHermit
Make a sump/fuge from a small cheap tank, & I would get a different (better) skimmer.

I 2nd that. I just wouldn't trust anything that was a skimmer/filter.

 

[heyfredyourhat]

Make a sump from the 29g and upgrade to a 55 or bigger