Alternative sump with small fuge for Reefer 170 System (34 Gal) - Red Sea

[Andresnyc93]

Hey guys I just upgraded my smaller tank from a 15 gal to the 170 system by Red Sea (34 gal) and I’m looking to change the sump since I don’t like the one that comes with the system. Mainly cause there’s no room for a refugium or to grow any micro algae/pods at all so I’m wondering if anyone knows any sumps that could fit in the stand that comes with the tank. Also would greatly appreciate equipment recommendations for this system as well (reef light, return pump and wave maker)

 

[noobster]

Isn't the oem 170 sump already the entire size of the cabinet's footprint? I think people have turned the stock ATO reservoir into a refugium.

 

[Andresnyc93]

Isn't the oem 170 sump already the entire size of the cabinet's footprint? I think people have turned the stock ATO reservoir into a refugium.

It’s not, there’s still some room in the stand I guess if you need room to fit uv and algae reactors. That’s why I want to change the sump before I set this tank up

 

[noobster]

Ah gotcha, well if you can't find an alternative sump, here is what I was referring to:

DIY Redsea reefer ATO to refugium mod

I just wanted to share this with the community, got it done in about a hour with 0 glass drilling experience. This can be done by anyone and im really happy with the results as you can have more space for equipment and still have your macro algae in your sump.

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Andresnyc93]

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