Upgrading to a 75, which equipment to use?

[mandarin_goby]

I got a great deal on a 75 gallon, Deep Blue, pre-drilled, plus canopy/stand, Eshopps sump and Reef Octopus skimmer 110 for $150!

I am upgrading from my 57 rimless. I can transfer my 2 Kessil a350Ws over, my 2 MP10s and my Sicce 3.0 pump. Currently I have a 20 long, no baffle sump with the 57 rimless with a brand new Aquamaxx HOB skimmer (and a Bak Pak HOB skimmer I was going to remove, but both are running) on it. Should I use the Eshopps sump plus Reef Octopus or 20 long with the Octopus, or a diffferent combo for the 75?

I do need to upgrade my heater, but that's really about it! I'm really excited for the extra room.

 

[mandarin_goby]

Reef Octopus vs Aquamaxx HOB

Eshopps sump (7 gallons) vs no-baffle 20 long....

any suggestions? I also figure I should now get an auto top-off if anything.

 

[cincyjim]

I recommend you go with as big of a sump as you can. I have a 20g sump and when my main pump is off, the DT water fills the sump to about 1 1/2" from the top of it. Depending on where you have your siphon break, the 7 gallon sump will most likely overflow when your main pump is off.

 

[mandarin_goby]

Good point, I hadn't thought of that. Thank you.