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[classicguy1965]

Hey all just starting out and need all the help i can get just got a new 75gallon RR tank as well came with a skimmer. need to know what type of pump or refugium size that i need this is the only thing that i am having a little problem with right now. open to all feed back:headwallblue::headwallblue::headwallblue:

 

[mcgyvr]

You mean sump right? (not refugium)
A sump can have a refugium as part of it but a refugium is not a sump..

In general for sumps..the bigger the better.. and typically its suggested to have your return pump capable of 3-5X display tank volume per hour (after head/friction losses)..

a 40G breeder tank makes a great sump if you want to roll your own..

 

[classicguy1965]

ok now that is what i was thinking that means i have to build my own tank stand..

 

[classicguy1965]

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newbie

so when it comes to the sump there is a lot of ways that they come also just looking the price is crazy it is a head spinner when it comes to all the things needed for a great setup.:fish1::fish1::fish1::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

 

[mcgyvr]

yep.. doing anything "right" is rarely cheap..
Many make their sumps from "petco" $1 gallon 40G breeders or other sizes and some glass from the glass shop + silicone..
And not all companies charge an arm and a leg for aquarium products..

 

[mcgyvr]

You can also do "hang on" refugiums if a sump isn't an option/want..

If you haven't already.. I'd suggest getting somewhat up to speed with the "sticky" posts as the top of this subforum.. The "setting up" has links to overviews of it..

 

[classicguy1965]

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newbie

thanks for the info just been looking at a lot of different things.:uhoh3::uhoh3::uhoh3:

 

[Hedrick11]

Be ready to spend some money!!! I'm just getting into the hobby my self and I'm already 1,200-1,500 bucks deep into my setup and I still have to get live rock, light, coral And fish

 

[hossa81]

New is not always better, check Craigslist or the for sale forum for cheap deals

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[getindavan]

Be ready to spend some money!!! I'm just getting into the hobby my self and I'm already 1,200-1,500 bucks deep into my setup and I still have to get live rock, light, coral And fish

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[hossa81]

As for the sump, three sections works well, can never go wrong with sump size. This is what I'm working with for a 180.

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[classicguy1965]

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newbie

yes thing have been OK so far just been looking on Craigslist and a lot of the stuff they want sell all at one time so still looking i know its going be a little time and I'm not in a rush will look on here also. I need this to be great for me as well as great for the fish..:reading::reading::reading::reading: