size of sump

[fast94tracer]

i am planning on building a 300 gallon reef and i will be tearing my 55gl tank down
will i beable to make a sump out of my 55gl for the 300 to save some money?

 

[chase33]

Yes, but the bigger the better. The 55 is large enough to hold your skimmer, heaters, pumps and still provide enough room for a fuge.

 

[fast94tracer]

ok cool and since my current tank is glass i guess i can get some plate glass cut to the sizes i need and make the sump

is there any plans out there for making sumps out of 55 gallon tanks?

 

[melosu58]

is there any plans out there for making sumps out of 55 gallon tanks?

You might want to post this question in the DIY forum. 55 gallon tank will make a good sump.

 

[DOLPH]

A 55 would make a nice size sump.

 

[sayuncle]

Here a site that may be of help: http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

 

[Innovator]

I think you will be better off using the 55g as a refugium and a 100g as a sump.