Sump

[blueline3]

Hi everyone,
Love the forum, been on for a few months now looking around and I have a question. I have a 75g FOWLR tank and I was looking to add a DIY sump in, its running on a Fluval 405 right now, no fish yet just started to cycle. I have a 20g, 30g, and 55g laying around and I was wondering which one should I use for a sump if its ok to use them. Also what size return pump should I use? Also should I add a uv light, I also have one laying around unused.Thanks in advance, sorry if I made it to long.

 

[Dancing4raiin]

Depends on what you are going to be keeping under your tank. the 20, or 30 would be a good size for a tank your size. If you could fit the 55 then the more water you have the more stable to tank will be. Also are you planning on drilling or use a hang on back overflow? usually you want to run 3-5x the ammount of your display through your sump per hour. Hopefully others will chime in soon with the "Welcome to ReefCentral" Picture.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14828102#post14828102 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dancing4raiin
Depends on what you are going to be keeping under your tank. the 20, or 30 would be a good size for a tank your size. If you could fit the 55 then the more water you have the more stable to tank will be. Also are you planning on drilling or use a hang on back overflow? usually you want to run 3-5x the ammount of your display through your sump per hour. Hopefully others will chime in soon with the "Welcome to ReefCentral" Picture.

excellent post--agree with the biggest you can fit

[welcome]

 

[JohnnyBassMan]

I would use the 55, should fit under cabnet and for the return pump, Mag 12. This is what I use for my 75 and it works great. I can provide a picture if you want to see mine. As for the lights, I only use 2 250w MH 10k.

 

[blueline3]

Thanks for the replys everyone, I'm going to check if the 55 will fit because my stand has draws that might be in the way or I'll make a custom stand/cabinet for it on the side of the tank. Johnny if you don't mind can I see those pics? Thanks again everyone.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14828204#post14828204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blueline3
Thanks for the replys everyone, I'm going to check if the 55 will fit because my stand has draws that might be in the way or I'll make a custom stand/cabinet for it on the side of the tank. Johnny if you don't mind can I see those pics? Thanks again everyone.

try this web site for sump setups:
www.melevsreef.com