Sump Setup

[Whale4Ver1.1]

I am going to be setting up a 55RR with a basement sump I just wanted some feedback as to If I should do 3 20 gallon rubbermades or 3 20 gallon glass tanks? the flow is going to be Tub/tank 1 Skimmer Calcium REactor and other filtering media
Tub/Tank 2 Refugium
Tub/Tank 3 Top Off and Return pump

Whichever I do is going to be drilled and connected with 2" pipe what do yall think?

 

[Whale4Ver1.1]

anyone?

 

[Lakeside518]

Rubbermades are cheaper and easier to drill.

I would go with the Rubbermades IMO

 

[jallard]

rubbermaids....

 

[TA]

Read somewhere that "certain" rubbermaids are not recommended (something about whats in the plastic)...I know the "Brute" rubbermaids are "OK".

I think what you decide on will depend on a number of factors (ex. how much space you have/will need; intended use; cost; etc...), gut rubbermaids are just fine!

 

[Whale4Ver1.1]

I have plenty of room a full basement....actually I just bought my first house so Im setting this one up right from the begining

 

[Lakeside518]

Congrats Wes on the new House!

 

[Whale4Ver1.1]

thanks

 

[michaelg]

glass tanks- at least for the one that you will have going to your return pump. you can put baffles in much easier. Not sure there is a super sturdy 20 gallon rubbermaid. I have heard of them failing sometimes when used more than 1/2 full. Are you set on a 55 gallon? If not, then go with a 75. Much bigger difference front to back space- lenght and height are same.

 

[Whale4Ver1.1]

yeah the 55 is a done deal I was just gonna do my 72 RR but figured with a new house I should keep it small at first

 

[michaelg]

I guess my point is that it really isn't any more work, and really does not require any extra lighting- just a little more circulation.