Ideal sump size

[thirty6]

Just wondering how or what people factor in when setting up or selecting sumps. Is it a combo of available space and function or more on function? Thanks for input, I will hopefully doing a build soon and if I use factory stand I have a decent length for a sump but on narrow side.

I'd like to have sump and fuge in one unit if possible..

 

[Brando457]

Sump should be setup as big as the available space permits, but also taken in to consideration if you want room for reactors and storage :confused yet:?

If you want a fuge then determine largest that will fit, determine skimmer size, and then return area and fuge area can be decided.

On my 180 I ran a 75g and loved it because I had room to the right to put my reactors and some supplies.

HTH lol

 

[thirty6]

Kind of what i figured. i thought i would ask for opinions anyway. at the moment i am not as worried about storage, that can easily change in future though. With that in mind i guess ill find something that offeres best of everything. at the moment its looking like a 38l or 40 l may be best fit, 55 if i dont do external pump

 

[rkaragozler]

Important factors when deciding on a sump.
1- the most important water volume when you have a power down, it should handle the volume of water from your dt without over flowing.
2- enough room to house a skimmer.
3- large enough of a return area to handle evaporation.
3- ample space for macro algae.

 

[thirty5]

Need to have a DT tho, to actually have a sump!!!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Need to have a DT tho, to actually have a sump!!!

I agree. This is a very important statement lol!

 

[thirty6]

Need to have a DT tho, to actually have a sump!!!

doosh! someday i guess itll have one!

 

[thirty5]

doosh! someday i guess itll have one!

HAHAHAH Sorry pal, had to do it!

No DT, then No Sump!

 

[thirty6]

i know, i was pretty pumped about the upgrade. soon enough i guess, by the time i set up another tank it could be an ocean