Sump recommendations

[Chriss614]

I need to get a sump for my 75 gallon tank. It is the standard aqueon size, I think 48,18,20. My stand has about an inch less in width and depth and is 32 inches tall. I would like to have a large refugium area. What size tank should I use and how should I divide it up. My requirements are a fuge that is as big as possible, a skimmer area that raises the water almost to the top of the sump( I have a HOB skimmer so I just need to make a small area higher, and an area for an in sump return.

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[nathan1986]

Is there a center divider in your stand? Like a brace between your 2 front doors? In my experience that center brace, if not removable, will effect how large of a sump you can fit into your stand. Only because the brace effects how you have to install the sump. You may have room for a let's say 36" long sump but if you have a center brace that isn't removable then something like 24" long sump will only fit due to how you have to articulate the sump to get it into the stand (measurements I posted aren't exact, just examples)

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[nathan1986]

Unless you have side entrance into your stand. I don't know if you have a factory aquenon stand or a custom built.

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[Chriss614]

Unless you have side entrance into your stand. I don't know if you have a factory aquenon stand or a custom built.

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It is a custom stand with no center brace so plenty​ of room.

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[nathan1986]

It is a custom stand with no center brace so plenty​ of room.

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That's good. I figured I'd ask just to clear that question up. I'd fit the biggest tank you could into the stand. Something that isn't too tall, to make adding/removing equipment from the sump easier. Maybe something like a 40 breeder as a custom sump. And just baffle it to your needs

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[Chriss614]

That's good. I figured I'd ask just to clear that question up. I'd fit the biggest tank you could into the stand. Something that isn't too tall, to make adding/removing equipment from the sump easier. Maybe something like a 40 breeder as a custom sump. And just baffle it to your needs

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I want a 40 breeder but I think it is a tad wide.

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[nathan1986]

Might have to go with a 30 gallon tank. Or get an acrylic one made to fit your stand perfectly

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[nathan1986]

A trigger 36 sump should fit nicely into your stand. And has a nice sized fuge in it

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[Chriss614]

A trigger 36 sump should fit nicely into your stand. And has a nice sized fuge in it

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That is a perfect sump probably gonna look around for something affordable that has the same demensions.


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[nathan1986]

Do a search. There was a used one for sale not too long ago. Can't remember if it was on the Tampa Bay forum or the national forum

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[Chriss614]

Do a search. There was a used one for sale not too long ago. Can't remember if it was on the Tampa Bay forum or the national forum

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I can never find the national fourm. It looks like a 38 gallon wouldn't be bad if I can find one.

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[nathan1986]

I can never find the national fourm. It looks like a 38 gallon wouldn't be bad if I can find one.

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Click on forums, then click on selling/trading then scroll down to used equipment and dry goods selling

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[Chriss614]

Click on forums, then click on selling/trading then scroll down to used equipment and dry goods selling

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I don't see a selling/trading

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[nathan1986]

That's odd. What's in more forums?

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[Chriss614]

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[air2mag]

You could order a LifeReef sump with a separate Fuge. Jeff can make whatever you need.

 

[Chriss614]

You could order a LifeReef sump with a separate Fuge. Jeff can make whatever you need.

That sounds very pricey haha.

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[nathan1986]

That's weird you don't have access to the for sale national forums. Maybe there is someone you can contact to get that fixed

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[Chriss614]

That's weird you don't have access to the for sale national forums. Maybe there is someone you can contact to get that fixed

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Not really sure who that would be but it would be great.

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[Pilotman520]

You need to have a certain post count before you have access to the for sale posts. I think it's 50 or something.

I have a glass 29 gallon from petco under my 90. Only 2 baffles first section is about 11 inches for overflow and skimmer. Refugium in the middle and about 6 inches for the return pump. I don't use a bubble trap so more room for the refugium.


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