I need advice on what type of sump to buy for a 45 gallon aquariun

[Mxhonda801]

Hello people.Iam looking to buy a sump setup for my new 45 gallon aquarium. I guess my question is the stand doesnt have a ton of room for one do they make smaller ones for this purpose I would like to just buy the complete setup any ideas ?

[Hop]

The first suggestion would be to measure and see what will fit in the stand you have. I would stay away from the all in one kits as the skimmers are pretty much useless. Next see what skimmer you would like to use and then go from there.

[Mxhonda801]

well i do have a skimmer now its an octopus bh-100 hang on back unit could it be used to put in the sump?I believe the guy at the lfs said I could do it the I told him i didnt have a sump I have no clue lol

[Hop]

You would be pushing the limits of that skimmer IMO. Much better off picking up something like a Octopus NW110 if you are going through all the trouble f adding a sump

[snow_man84088]

Go the biggest you can fit under your stand. As for skimmer I also would recommend getting a bigger one, the Octo NW 150 would be a little big but it would definitely get the job done, but like others mentioned the 110 would also be an excellent choice.

[Discdogge]

We just got a 45g, and most likely going with the 110 in the sump, we are going to make a sump.

[Fat Tony]

i wouldn't use the HOB Octopus in the sump... going from experience here