what size sump?

[Larah]

Would you suggest for a 50 gallon?

 

[NCguy]

Depends on how much space you have. The bigger the sump...the more water volume you have....easier to keep perimeters stable.....more room for all your equipment.

 

[Aquarist007]

It also depends on the sumps use--is it just to house a skimmer pump or are you going to section it off and make it into a refugium,
Longer is better then higher if it is for multiple purposes

 

[Larah]

Sadly I have limited space.. I just measured the useable space in my stand and it's like 18" X 13".. egads, that isn't much room.....

 

[Larah]

I was planing to make it into a refugium eventually.. but start out as a place for the skimmer...

 

[NCguy]

Thats not alot of space but its better than nothing...You can custom make a sump to fit even if you have to use a small rubbermaid container or trash can.

 

[Larah]

I'm going to see about possible cutting out the divider between the two sides of the stand that will give me enough space for the 15 gallon long I've got. Think a 15 gallon 'll work?

 

[NCguy]

Yep that will work.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11688946#post11688946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Larah
I'm going to see about possible cutting out the divider between the two sides of the stand that will give me enough space for the 15 gallon long I've got. Think a 15 gallon 'll work?

sure it will work if just for the skimmer. You can always get a hang on the side refugium for now