sump,sump,sump

[michael fruth]

hi i want to start a 180gal or 250gal. i want to save money so how do i build a sump. also which is a better size 180 or 250

 

[sschoelen]

The bigger the better. I was going to go with the 180 but ended up with a 240. If you have the space go bigger.

 

[michael fruth]

thanks has any body built a sump

 

[mflamb]

Here's your homework for the next 6 weeks:
http://www.melevsreef.com/

 

[uztaryn]

Don't "build" a sump, if you have the room go to tractor supply and get a poly stock tank and us it as a sump. Easy, cheap, and great sized. 100g is only like $65.00, 150g is like $119.

I use two of them as sumps and they are awesome. The only reason not to use one would be if you need an in stand sump.

With a large tank you will be able to support everything much better if you build a basement or fish room sump.

 

[TIMMYE]

Sumps are pretty easy to build. It just depends on what you want to do with. If it is just more water volume and to hold skimmer/heater/ filter media go with the tubs. They are alot easier to drill and give you a lot of options.

 

[MammothReefer]

I'm using a rk2 bin, 210 gallons works great if you can have an remote sump.

If you are just g onna keep everything under the stand.. order up what ever will fit :0