sump layout

  1. S

    Wanting to build a refugium in my red sea reefer 350 v3 sump. Need advice

    Hey I am wanting to use a section of my Redsea reefer 350 v3 sump for some chato to help in nutrient control as I don't wish to use Nopox and id like to try the more natural approach i can see with my eyes. Unfortunately the 350's sump all be it spacious gets cramped once you have; heaters...
  2. Salahunreal

    Calling sump DIYer- Help with sump baffle height

    I would really appreciate all feedback. Finally I have started assembling my tank and now working with sump phase. It has been on hold for three years since priories changed with new born back then and I have been stuck few days with how to setup the baffles in the sump to have silent water flow...
  3. MichaelP121579

    Suggestions on sump

    I have a 60 gal Shallow with Trigger Sapphire 34, I don't have much room under my DT for all me equipment. I'm really wanting to move sump to different location. I don't have a basement . Anyone done this?
  4. Salahunreal

    Bat signal for Life Reef owners (SUMP design)

    Time for heroes. I have finalized my requirement for the life reef skimmer and No, I could not resist be a Life reef sump owner as well. I will end up paying 150% of total cost to cover up shipping to Sweden+25%Moms+Tulls but I do not care. Inner me want a LR sump and I do not like to change or...
  5. vector824

    Lets See Those Sumps! (Poll)

    I'm interested to see what type of sumps you all have. This being one of my favorite parts of my tank I feel that they are the unsung equipment heroes of our hobby. The versatility and variety of the sump is just as fascinating to me as our display tanks with the ability to add a plethora of...
  6. MAKeefe

    RedSea Refugium prior to skimmer chamber? Why?

    I have a Peninsula 650 arriving this week and I'm trying to figure out which side to mount the doors on but this leads to my question, what is the philosophy to have the water flow in the sump go through the refugium first and before the skimmer?
  7. J

    Sump Design Questions

    Hi everyone. I am currently designing my first Reef tank (yay) I figured why not go big so I am roughly planning to go with a 96 x 30 x (maybe 30 in height) Display tank, With a 72 x 24 x 24 sump. I know that I want a large refugium at around 3 ft powered with 2 H380 Kessil lights (I'm not sure...
  8. geo

    GEO'S REEF R Series PRO Sump-custom build

    Mr. Doyle wanted a special sump that not only looked great but covered all his criteria for his new reef build. Thank you Mr. Doyle for choosing GEO to build your custom SU46RD-PRO with remote 10 gallon ATO reservoir. http://www.geosreef.com/product/geo-su46rd-pro/
  9. leepink23

    Need help finding a sump

    After losing my sump to an exploding heater I have had a hard time finding a new sump that meets my needs. I had an eshopps gen2 but it's discontinued. I have a skimmer and algae turf scrubber so I need the dimensions to be 30 inch total length with skimmer chamber being 10x, refugium section...
  10. AlexChef

    Looking for advice after building DiY Refugium/sump

    So I've been "aquariuming" for awhile however, I did not gain good experience due to rash teenage decisions and mostly blew my money on equipment/fish I didn't know how to use/care for. Now after college I'm back and have the money/patience to do it right. ANYWAYS I have a 55g display tank and...
  11. jonny19ireland

    First Sump Design - need advice

    Hi All, I have a small mixed reef tank (170ltr) now about 4 years, and my two canister filters are finally starting to die, so rather than replace them I'm getting a small sump built. I used one canister filter with bioballs and high flow which fed my UV before heading back to the tank. The...
  12. Jordan_G

    Question about Sump and Refugiums!

    Hello! I have had my tank for about a year now. It is somewhere between 40-50 gallons. The only thing I'm not to familiar with is my sump because I bought the tank already set up from someone, I just transported it to my house. I am interested in having a refugium. I am considering just getting...
  13. Biznizface

    Sump design help please !!

    Am upgrading to a TMC signature 900 with ocean life overflow soon and am assured the sump design is bad. Want to run Sera Siporax 25mm hoops in a egg crate basket for nutrient control because I don't like the look or the mess a refugium creates. Have also had good success in my nano with...
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