Sump question......

[paulg]

I have a 75 gallon reef tank with no suump

I have a spare 55 gal and a 20 gal long laying around that I can use for a sump. Could I use the 20 gal and be ok or should I go with the 55?

[Wiskey]

As far as sumps go,.. I say the bigger the better! If you can fit the 55 in with no problems than go for it If not, the 20G long would be fine.

Whiskey

[paulg]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

As far as sumps go,.. I say the bigger the better! If you can fit the 55 in with no problems than go for it If not, the 20G long would be fine.

Whiskey

Sounds good

Umm....errrr.......how big should the baffles be?

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by paulg

Sounds good

Umm....errrr.......how big should the baffles be?

what are your plans for the sump?

do you have a drawing or plan of how you want it set up?
that will determine how many baffles and where they need to be

[paulg]

Originally Posted by dobejazz

what are your plans for the sump?

do you have a drawing or plan of how you want it set up?
that will determine how many baffles and where they need to be

I just want the skimmer on one side and the return pump on the other. I also have some l/r rubbly I would like to throw in there

[DarthOcellaris]

yup....go with the 55

[paulg]

Ttt

[Danyen]

I agree... the largest size tank you can fit for your sump.

[Loverotties]

55!

[crvz]

How many sections are you looking to stick in the sump? I'd recommend just 2, unless you've a good reason for more. A spot for the skimmer, and then use the rest as a return, with a good bubble trap between the 2 sections.

[bosscrab]

Originally Posted by paulg

Sounds good

Umm....errrr.......how big should the baffles be?

I would make 1 1/2" between the baffles and the middle one up 1 1/2" off the bottom.

[frankandmaura]

Here is a sketch of my 55 gal...might give you some ideas...