Sump vs filter
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chiclidlover81
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sump all the way canister filters are nitrate factories and need to be cleaned constantly hope this helps
chbix
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Depends on what your definition of filter.
The sump is better because it adds water volume, it also gives you a place for heaters, skimmers, probes, etc.
I don't use a traditional filter on my setup. I have the live rock and live sand.
The sump is better because it adds water volume, it also gives you a place for heaters, skimmers, probes, etc.
I don't use a traditional filter on my setup. I have the live rock and live sand.
chbix
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Well they can be anywhere
From custom sumps (hundreds of dollars) to a rubber maid container.
It depends on what you can fit under your
Stand.
I personally use a 20l aquarium.
As for dividers that's up to you. I have just a bubble trap at the end before my return.
You need the container, you need a return pump (pumps water back to the aquarium) and a way to get the water down to the sump. This can be either built In over flows if your tank has it, you can drill the tank, or you can get a overflow box.
From custom sumps (hundreds of dollars) to a rubber maid container.
It depends on what you can fit under your
Stand.
I personally use a 20l aquarium.
As for dividers that's up to you. I have just a bubble trap at the end before my return.
You need the container, you need a return pump (pumps water back to the aquarium) and a way to get the water down to the sump. This can be either built In over flows if your tank has it, you can drill the tank, or you can get a overflow box.
huma-huma
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You'll need 3-4 pieces of glass or acrylic. I prefer acrylic because it is easier to work with and bends a bit (thus being a bit easier to tight fit. The best thing you could do is find a store that has pre-built sumps and simply copy the layout.
chiclidlover81
Aquarium Advice Freak
Build a sump. "How To" - Michigan Reefers
this guy did a nice one and he also has a 55 gallon tank with this 20 gallon sump hope this helps
this guy did a nice one and he also has a 55 gallon tank with this 20 gallon sump hope this helps
My goodness, that "How to" on building a sump from the Michigan reefers was helpful. The last time I built a sump was over 15 years ago and while it served my needs well, I'm thinking this plan is a much better solution to a number of problems I had. I'm new to this forum but an "old salt" Thanks so much. I'm loving it around here!
chiclidlover81
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glad i was able to help this forum is awesome so welcome to the family lol and happy reefing
chiclidlover81
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here is a pic of my 90 with a 30 gallon sump but you will get the idea
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