Advantages to Sump Systems

[lbuur]

What are the advantages to having a sump system? Obviously I don't have a sump, but it seems that all of the tank builds on TRT do. I realize that it hides skimmers and it's easier for water changes, but that can't be all.
Thanks in advance for any response.

[ChrisPrusha]

One advantage is additional water volume. More water volume = more stable system.

[Geoff]

it is a place to hide all of the uglies. temp probes, skimmer, Ca reactors, heaters, return pump.

are they necessary no. they sure make life easier and less cluttered though.

G~

[Confused Korean]

edit:
nevermind....