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classicguy1965

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

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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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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:
 
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