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hello all i have finally upgraded to a 75 gal. was interested in building a sump what size tank would i need for my sump?
This is to determine the minimum size needed to prevent overflow of water if the power is interrupted to the system, not the optimum size for maximum stability of water quality.zugbug said:heres a good link to determine the proper sump size. I have a 135g with a 20 gallon sump....no problems.
http://reefcentral.com/calc/sump.php
hope it helps.
zug
That is part of it but read the full article (actually this is part II of a 3 part article). I think you are confusing the meaning of "overflow"Mcdaphnia said:This is to determine the minimum size needed to prevent overflow of water if the power is interrupted to the system, not the optimum size for maximum stability of water quality.zugbug said:heres a good link to determine the proper sump size. I have a 135g with a 20 gallon sump....no problems.
http://reefcentral.com/calc/sump.php
hope it helps.
zug
Good points, although I like the suggestion of making a sump with a bit of pond liner and some plywood squares so that the shape and size can be reconfigured from experience to suit the user.Charlutz said:McD, you are very knowledgeable. Been a fan of your posts and your generosity in helping people with questions for a long time. :thumb: Zugbug, I know you are also trying to help. But (there's always a but) can we agree that this almost theoretical discussion of the many factors that go into sump design isn't helping the OP who is clearly a first time sump user with a basic question of what size sump to get for a small tank? Can we just agree that a 20 or 30 gallon tank, preferably long and low and not high, is the right way to go and move on? Yeah, another size might be better if we're doing a refugium, sand filter, UV, etc., but that's putting the cart two miles before the horse.
Well said. I agree a 20 or 30 gallon tank is the way to go. I dont think I want a home made pond liner sump in my house.Charlutz said:McD, you are very knowledgeable. Been a fan of your posts and your generosity in helping people with questions for a long time. :thumb: Zugbug, I know you are also trying to help. But (there's always a but) can we agree that this almost theoretical discussion of the many factors that go into sump design isn't helping the OP who is clearly a first time sump user with a basic question of what size sump to get for a small tank? Can we just agree that a 20 or 30 gallon tank, preferably long and low and not high, is the right way to go and move on? Yeah, another size might be better if we're doing a refugium, sand filter, UV, etc., but that's putting the cart two miles before the horse.