Sump Size

[Wolverine57]

Hello to ALL! And Happy Holiday!

Just bought a new 75 Gallon RR from Reef Exotics! Great customer Service!

Question: What would be the recommended sump size and type for this 75 Gallon?

Thanks to all and Merry Christmas:smash:

 

[Nsr250NYC]

as big as you can fit

 

[nycmat]

correct answer

 

[fritz]

idealy IMO a 3000 gallon sump would be great. Most people shoot for about 30% of the tank volume though, but as was stated, bigger is better.

 

[reefman]

i would like to use the ocean as my sump :biggrin:

 

[Wolverine57]

This is probably the best forum I've been in, a BUNCH OF COMEDIANS! Thanks for your answer!!:beer:

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

40 gal would be ok but if you could go bigger I would.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i had a 20 gallon in my stand as my sump about 15 gallons of water in it, it worked for me but i should of went bigger (no space).... maybe a 30 or 40g long if i had the space ...

 

[dacrystal]

20 Gallon Long should do.

I like the 29 Gallon Size as Peace of Mind from the occassional Overflow siphon.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

go w/ the biggest one that fits in your stand

 

[meschaefer]

I also agree, get the biggest sump you can fit under your tank. I have a 65 gallon tank, and in order to fit everthing in the stand I built a custom sump to make maximum use of the space available.

Not to hijack your thread but,

Scarf,

I used the aryclic you hooked me up with to build my sump. It came out great. Once I have time to fix my home computer, I will post some pictures. The pictures are stuck on my hardrive and the computer will not boot up, so they are our of reach for the time being.

 

[efisher]

I have a 150 gallon rubermaid in the basement. I wasn't a big fan of under the tank sump unless necessary. water changes and all are alot easier on a cement floor then hardwood.