forensicdoc
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I understand that the larger the sump, the better. Having said that, having studied the space I have to install these sumps has led me to this idea.
I can easily install a 45g sump (48 by 12 by 17) along the wall to the left under the 190g corner tank. It would slide partially under the stand and partially stick out along the wall.
I can also install a 65g sump (48 by 18 by 17) long end in under one of the two compartments under the 290 bowfront tank, also partially sticking out into the room.
The skimmer portions would be in the room so height is not an issue. The fuge section would be at the opposite end under the stand, and the returns in the middle. My thoughs are that this makes the sumps fairly easy to service, yet not too much in the way that I cannot get step stools to service the tanks.
My question is whether these volumes are enough for these size tanks. The calculators on reef central seem to suggest that they will be able to handle the flow and overflow. But before I go ahead and order it I want to be sure.
Thanks!
I can easily install a 45g sump (48 by 12 by 17) along the wall to the left under the 190g corner tank. It would slide partially under the stand and partially stick out along the wall.
I can also install a 65g sump (48 by 18 by 17) long end in under one of the two compartments under the 290 bowfront tank, also partially sticking out into the room.
The skimmer portions would be in the room so height is not an issue. The fuge section would be at the opposite end under the stand, and the returns in the middle. My thoughs are that this makes the sumps fairly easy to service, yet not too much in the way that I cannot get step stools to service the tanks.
My question is whether these volumes are enough for these size tanks. The calculators on reef central seem to suggest that they will be able to handle the flow and overflow. But before I go ahead and order it I want to be sure.
Thanks!
