Sump?

[michael_cb_125]

I have a 240 gallon reef tank. Currently I have a lifereef sump and skimmer. I am considering getting another sump, skimmer, and main system pump.
What should I look at. I am considering a Bubble King Skimmer (maybe a Bubble King DeLuxe 250 Internal). What kind of sump should I look at. Who makes good ones?
Also What return or main system pump should I look at. I want a good quiet pump that runs cool.
Thanks for any suggestions.
~Michael

 

[savethereef]

i would recommend the BK 300 internal its so great. on my 180g its overkill but glad you did. As for a sump get something big that can accomidate a good skimmer and and other things. Also make sure that you leave a big area for a WC are. as for me i have a 75g sump. with in that 75g a 20g is the refugium. so when i do a WC i only suck out 45g for WC.

Also leave enougg room in the sump if you have a pump failure and the check valve does not catch it so your tank wont drain through the returns and overflows your sump

 

[Jar*Head]

Get the sump as big as you possibly can so you will have the room for your protein skimmer, fuge, and also hold your water just incase power outtage.