overflow, sump and lighting

[madball13]

Hi guys!

I am just getting started on a 20g long tank build after being out of the hobby for several years. I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on the best overflow box, sump and lighting for my tank. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[TokiHacker]

That seems like a pretty small tank to be sumping... personal choice though.

 

[AlSimmons]

If you've got the space a standard 10 gallon tank would be perfect for a sump IMO. Maybe an Eshopps overflow (PF-300) and a couple Kessil A80 Tuna Blue fixtures?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...d=PLA_G_6194&gclid=CJW_pcGtrtMCFU-TfgoddPIGnw

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=35449

If your thinking about a skimmer you might want to check out the AquaticLife 115 Internal Protein Skimmer too. These things have gotten some good reviews lately.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21416

 

[JZinCO]

That seems like a pretty small tank to be sumping... personal choice though.

+1
I have done it though. I drilled two holes (one on each side) to make a fuge an ran water through. If the 20 gal is a Dt, I would consider this:
http://www.seachem.com/tidal-filters.php

 

[MrDemonicAngel]

just do a Aquaclear 110 as a "hang-on-back" solution.