Sump question

[Rich42082]

How big should a sump be for a 90 gallon tank?

 

[spoonman]

As big as you can fit under the stand. The bigger the better. Leaves lots of room for skimmer....etc. Just my opinion.

 

[AquaRick]

At the minimum, i'd use a 40g breeder tank. Don't use a 55g if you can help it. The 40g is wider, has no middle brace to mess with your setup, and is much easier to use etc.

 

[boardsurfer]

I think it's also noteworthy to make sure you measure the distance between baffles/compartments for all your equipment- don't forget that.

 

[Rich42082]

Is this sump any good?

http://www.amazon.com/DLX-100-Pro-Reef-Sump-gallons/sim/B003IDSKLW/2

 

[boardsurfer]

Is this sump any good?

Amazon.com: DLX-100 Pro-Series Reef Sump - Up to 125 gallons - 24 in x 12 in x 16 in: Explore similar items

I'm not a big fan of bio-balls, and that one uses them. Also, just me personally, I would opt for one with a refugium.

 

[carey]

I'm using a 20g tank made into a sump for my 90g I'm in the middle of setting up now.

If you are going with a reef tank with corals then a refugium might be a cool thing to have. If you are going just fish only then a regular sump with a skimmer should do the trick. here's one I would consider

Eshopps RS 100 Berlin Style Reef Sump, for tanks 75-125 gallons - AquaCave

 

[Rich42082]

Ok, I got my sump built and have my new tank set up but the sump lets out a small amount of mist that is wetting the inside of my stand. Is this normal?

 

[Sniperhank]

Um...no, that's a leak...

 

[Rich42082]

Sniper, I checked all the plumbing and no leaks. I checked with a flashlight and I can see the mist coming from the sumps first chamber where I have my sand / live rock.

 

[Bloomk]

Sniper, I checked all the plumbing and no leaks. I checked with a flashlight and I can see the mist coming from the sumps first chamber where I have my sand / live rock.

Is it where the water comes into the sump?

 

[boardsurfer]

Sounds like you need to control the microbubbles from popping and water splashing, making the mist? Do you have a microsock from the return line going into the sump?

 

[Rich42082]

Yes it is where the water comes into the sump where water was splashing. I put an acrylic piece at the top of sump to stop the splash but now I have mist.

And no, no microsock on where the water goes into the sump. Is that the problem I am having?

 

[Rich42082]

Also the tube that has the water going into the sump is deep in sump about 5 inches from the bottom of sump. I'll post a picture this afternoon.

 

[Bloomk]

Have your line coming in below the water line. That's how mine is.

 

[Jlsardina]

All good suggestions. Also- what about placing filter floss at the top of the chamber to prevent splashing and even a little added filtration.

 

[Rich42082]

Here's a how I have it set up.

 

[Bloomk]

Here is how mine is. Left side is where the water enters from the dt overflow.

 

[Jlsardina]

Mine isn't the most organized in the world... But here's mine

 

[Josh1158]

It might be bubbles from your skimmer.