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			<title>Help needed - Starting a 30 Gallon</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi there,
Last month I started a 10G nano, now I want to start a 30G reef tank.

_Sump_

I'm going for a clean look for the 30G, so I was thinking is it possible to put all my filters into the sump?

Here's what I have in mind, I'm going to turn my current 10G into a sump.
The sump is divided into...]]></description>
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<div>Hi there,<br />
Last month I started a 10G nano, now I want to start a 30G reef tank.<br />
<br />
<u>Sump</u><br />
<br />
I'm going for a clean look for the 30G, so I was thinking is it possible to put all my filters into the sump?<br />
<br />
Here's what I have in mind, I'm going to turn my current 10G into a sump.<br />
The sump is divided into <b>3 parts</b>. For the first part I will put a HOB filter or Canister (not sure yet) and a Protein Skimmer there, 2nd part is live sand and rock, and the 3rd part is where water is pumped back to my main tank.<br />
<br />
<br />
<u>Live Rock and Sand</u><br />
30 gallon x 1.3 pounds<br />
= 39 Pounds of LR<br />
<br />
For Live Sand, following Robert Metelsky<br />
30 gallons x 1.45<br />
= 43 Pounds of LS<br />
<br />
*All numbers are rounded up to the lower integer.<br />
<br />
For a 30 gallon tank, what filter would be best? Canister or HOB?<br />
and what type of Protein Skimmer should I use?<br />
If I've left out any equipment, please advice.<br />
<br />
 *Credit to Dog's Sump Plan</div>


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