sump

I set up my waterbox reef 130.4 two month ago. I was using a breeder box as refugium and it was working until the chaeto grow from a tennis ball to a football, so today I just bought egg crate to create a baffle to keep all chaeto and skimmer apart and some PVC pipe glued on another piece of egg...

So I have a 55 gal reef tank and I was wondering if a 10 gal refugium would be enough for it? I want to fit a skimmer, sump, and chaeto. If it is good enough does anyone have any ideas on which equipment to get for it and maybe explain how to do it? I’m new to the hobby and only have hang on...

Howdy! As stated in the title, proud owner of a new Max Nano. Filled it with freshwater to check all of the systems. Pumps appear to be working fine so will drain and buy some RO/DI saltwater from the LFS and some live sand and rock to get started! A couple questions though: 1) What is the...

Hello I have a waterbox cube 20 right now everything is running great. In the future I wanted to double my water capacity with a sump (equipped w/ protein skimmer, refugium) and add a pair of dragonets. I know the options for overflow are drilling or hob. I wanted to ask here if anyone has tried...

So, despite all of my love for my current canister filter system, I've decided to bite the bullet and learn how to use a sump as I upgrade from a 46g display to an 80g display. I couldn't source a new Seapora 80g low-boy tank anywhere, and Seapora told me they aren't currently manufacturing them...

Hello Everyone, This is my first attempt at saltwater but not aquariums. I set this tank up a week ago using sanitized dried live rock, wet live rock from the LFS, some small chunks from an established tank to seed the live rock, and 40 pounds of live sand. I have a homemade 20 gallon sump with...

Hi everyone I have finished picking everything out except the sump on my new 215 build, and looking for everyone’s opinion on a custom sump, I’m thinking of going with synergy but wanted to hear other options I may not have thought about before pulling the trigger! thanks in advance!!

Hi All, Looking to buy a large glass or acrylic sump for my 330g. Wanting 100g or lager sump. Will drive! Also looking for a pair of return pumps, COR, or anything controllable. Thanks in Advance!

Posting my 100 gallon mixed reef tank here. I have been at it for years but recently figured out that good lighting means I can grow more corals. Now its time to move the tank to replace the flooring in the house. Maybe I can get some tips on how to improve upon the tank. I have some great ideas.

When choosing an aquarium build, do you consider room for controller as an essential requirement? Do you prefer a full length sump covering the whole aquarium or leave room for controller / dosing pump alike?

Does Anyone Have Information On The "Ultimate Sump"? I remember looking through Google images of sumps back around 2018 when I came across this particular build: The image is very similar to those on the Lifereef site, though this sump was definitely not produced by said company. I believe it...

Hi all, I made an acrylic holder for 15mm Siporax. I wanted something that fit into the space in my IceCap 36XXL sump. parts: 6mm (1/4" blue acrylic sheet): 1/4in acrylic rods: acrylic glue:

Hello Everyone, I’m redesigning my sump. I currently have a very traditional sump. You know, filter socks, protein skimmer, refugium, and return. The result of this is a small smelly swamp. Now that I have lived with it for two years I decided that I hate refugiums I don’t know what I’m doing...

Hi guys, I bought a secondhand reefer 250. The previous owner rebuild the sump. Now there is extra space for more water on te right side, very lovely. However, on the spot where the water goes down into the pre-existing sump section there's a lot of noise. Does anyone have any suggestions on...

So I want to change the inside part of my overflow because I hate it, the box on the outside is fine I guess but the overflow “screen” drives me nuts, so my question is how can I change this to a normal overflow box? Is t possible? The drilled hole is 1 1/2 inches o just want a box inside my...

Hello, R2R! We've got a new mini series airing this week, featuring our friends at ORA. For our first episode, we will be discussing the benefits of choosing a system with a sump! Learn more about aquaculture and the future of the hobby with Waterbox and ORA on Wednesdays (6:00 PM EST) as...

Selling like new Eshopps RS-75 sump.asking 120$ pickup...

Hello I have a 40 breeder sump that I am selling. It’s about 4 months old. I ordered a custom sump from advance acrylics so i don’t need it anymore. Works perfect and is in excellent condition. Asking 100$ for local pickup. Located between sac and Bay Area. (Vacaville) Send message or text for...

Wassup Reefers, Cleaning my sump today and found this little thing on my skimmer. I have only seen one once before in my tank a hand full of months ago and it was between a frag shelf and the glass. (which I got rid of) It looks almost like a vein or root that definitely gets larger over time...

How often does everyone clean their sump?? And how? Do you incorporate a water change (drain it), then scrub it clean?? i need some more thoughts and ideas. I’ve always kept a dirty sump, but now that i have a new and nicer tank, i want to keep it nice and clean.

Hi everyone! About a week ago I had to unexpectedly move, but this was the perfect excuse for a tank upgrade! I ordered a 22 Gallon Low Iron Rimless Glass Tank by Mr. Aqua! My older brother helped me build a tank stand and set up a sump as quickly as we could! My stand blueprints were put...

Hey All, I am planning a remodel of my basement and just broke down all my freshwater tanks and I am looking to jump in to the saltwater world. I have a 150g 6ft tank and a standard 75g. I was going to build these into a dividing wall side by side and use the backroom area as the "fish room"...

Hi all, I am planning on upgrading my saltwater aquarium to a 150L here in August. I am looking at creating a undertank sump system, as I have a spare 20L that is just sitting around. What all would I need to start the system? Links to everything, please? I have about $400 available for use...

Can 2 or 3 Display tanks plumbed to the same sump technically making them an all in one system. I guess a big concern for anyone doing this is flooding in a power outage but I suppose then you do your research on what kind of sump you need or are going to make. so when the water drains it...

Good morning y’all, hope your summers are going well. My wife and I found a marketplace deal we couldn’t refuse, and ended up with this beautiful 180 (+40g sump) tank, fully setup with coral and everything. there’s obviously been a learning curve for me on all of the new equipment and nuances...