60 gal breeder sump too small?

[sjarea88]

Is 60 gal breeder sump too small for 180 gal Display tank if you have good siphon breaks in return?

 

[Timfish]

As I have maintained systems without sumps/refugiums I'd say nope, that's not to small. But I'll also add, bigger is better. :D

 

[BryanM]

Is 60 gal breeder sump too small for 180 gal Display tank if you have good siphon breaks in return?

my waterbox 230.6 sump is apparently 51 gallons per the almighty google. So no, not too small.

What's more important is to make sure the sump is not so full that a power outage and drainage back in to the sump doesn't overflow the sump and spill water everywhere.