Sump size

[jfdoutney]

I recently acquired a 75 gallon acrylic tank and a 55 acrylic tank.
I'm thinking of building a stand that will have the 75 as the main tank and the 55 as the sump. Is this overkill?

 

[dwd5813]

not at all. i would recommend using the 55, at least in part, as a refugium. the bigger the better, imo.

 

[jfdoutney]

Thanks, I figure I'll divide up the space in the 55 using acrylic or plexi and fish tank silicone. I want to put in a bubble trap, a return and a section for a skimmer beside the refugium, although I agree it should be sizable.

 

[spleify]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14722600#post14722600 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwd5813
not at all. i would recommend using the 55, at least in part, as a refugium. the bigger the better, imo.

+1, you will be so glad you added the sump/fuge. Your inhabitents will thank you.

 

[spleify]

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[alextheromanian]

good luck!

i wish i had a 55g sump

show us pictures!

 

[pimpinitup6969]

i would say that you can never go to big when it comes to a sump! are you planning on keeping the sump in the stand? if so you will def need to build a custom stand!

 

[EnglishRebel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14723625#post14723625 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pimpinitup6969
i would say that you can never go to big when it comes to a sump! are you planning on keeping the sump in the stand? if so you will def need to build a custom stand!

++ that. One guy on RC has a 150 gallon sump hooked up to a nano in his bathroom. :eek1: :eek1:

 

[pimpinitup6969]

yeah i had a buddy with a 12 gallon tank and a 30 gallon sump... always made me laugh

 

[dwd5813]

seriously though, that's the more natural ratio.

 

[jfdoutney]

I'm going to attempt a custom stand, big enough underneath for the 55 (48x15x15) and accessories, lights, skimmer and wide enough on top for the 75 (48x20hx18w). All this, mind you, hidden from the scorching glare of my wife's disapproval.