Nano sumps....?
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sedatedgenius
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hey man, that's what im in the process of doing on my upgrade from a 12dx to a 20L.
i dont think you can go wrong with a 10gallong sump for a nano. adds enough water voulme to make up for the difference in rock displacement.
i went with a standard 4 baffle setup up: one hanging upside down (in), then one sitting right side up, another right side up (to form the dsb) and another to divide the return area.
very smooth flow. ill get some pics up pretty soon to show you how it works.
i dont think you can go wrong with a 10gallong sump for a nano. adds enough water voulme to make up for the difference in rock displacement.
i went with a standard 4 baffle setup up: one hanging upside down (in), then one sitting right side up, another right side up (to form the dsb) and another to divide the return area.
very smooth flow. ill get some pics up pretty soon to show you how it works.
chocolateblnt
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Check my thread ... 29 Gal. with 20 Gal. sump/refugium 
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=711490&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
I think 10 gallons for a sump is OK but bigger is always better! More h2o volume is always a good choice! Also depends on the rest of your setup including skimmer and the flow you want! Post more details and we'll help
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=711490&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
I think 10 gallons for a sump is OK but bigger is always better! More h2o volume is always a good choice! Also depends on the rest of your setup including skimmer and the flow you want! Post more details and we'll help
Mishap
Premium Member
Standard 30g tank, been running for about 2 years now. But I'm tired of looking at all the crap hanging on the back. So my plan is to get another 30g, drill it for overflows and returns, then switch out the tanks.
Skimmer: Coralife Super Skimmer 65
Powerheads: 2 Zoo Med Powersweeps
Other Flow: Spraybar return from phosban reactor (404gph)
Skimmer: Coralife Super Skimmer 65
Powerheads: 2 Zoo Med Powersweeps
Other Flow: Spraybar return from phosban reactor (404gph)
chocolateblnt
New member
I see ... ehhh 2 yrs. and you're still having phosphate problems? You're using RO water right?! I would disable it and check for phosphates after a couple weeks and a month again to see if you're phosphates even present a problem.
Otherwise what kind of 30G ... glass or acrylic? Are you planning a strictly sump setup or sump/refugium? 10 Gal. is fine if you're only going with sump for a skimmer and a bit of chaeto and return pump
Any chance we can get you to post a pic of your setup?!
Otherwise what kind of 30G ... glass or acrylic? Are you planning a strictly sump setup or sump/refugium? 10 Gal. is fine if you're only going with sump for a skimmer and a bit of chaeto and return pump
Any chance we can get you to post a pic of your setup?!
Mishap
Premium Member
As for the size sump, It's pretty much the biggest I can fit in the stand. 10 gallon fits for sure, 15 gallon might. Or I toyed with the idea of building a sump since I have some acrylic sheets laying around.
Tank is glass.
I would like to do a sump/fuge. I'm just not sure how to go about the setup.
Tank is glass.
I would like to do a sump/fuge. I'm just not sure how to go about the setup.
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chocolateblnt
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Very nice! I like the clam ...
The best is to start looking at different models ... here's a link to Melev's Reef and all the sump designs ... this will get you thinking for sure if you have questions for your application I can help you out to make sure plumbing, flow, and water capacity is the way it should be for your tank. PM me if you need more help ... or I might check in from time to time :smokin:
http://melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
The best is to start looking at different models ... here's a link to Melev's Reef and all the sump designs ... this will get you thinking for sure
if you have questions for your application I can help you out to make sure plumbing, flow, and water capacity is the way it should be for your tank. PM me if you need more help ... or I might check in from time to time :smokin:http://melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
