Hello! I am currently researching on how to build my own custom sump setup for my 72g bowfront tank. I have hit a wall where experience trumps research and would love to hear what ya'll have done. I am debating to use acrylic or glass, smoked or clear, over-under-over setup, how to stock the refugium section.
I would love to hear what you all have done with your sumps and what would work best in the long haul. I currently have a Coralife Super Protein Skimmer that was purchased second hand (third hand?), which does not require being inside the sump. That frees up a ton of space, but down the line when I am able to upgrade, I would have to redo my sections, so I'm pretty sure I should plan out for a better skimmer in the future. Does anyone have experience with this particular skimmer?
This would be my second reef tank, but my first build. My first tank is an AIO BioCube, so not much to do there.
Thanks for reading and Happy Reefing!
I would love to hear what you all have done with your sumps and what would work best in the long haul. I currently have a Coralife Super Protein Skimmer that was purchased second hand (third hand?), which does not require being inside the sump. That frees up a ton of space, but down the line when I am able to upgrade, I would have to redo my sections, so I'm pretty sure I should plan out for a better skimmer in the future. Does anyone have experience with this particular skimmer?
This would be my second reef tank, but my first build. My first tank is an AIO BioCube, so not much to do there.
Thanks for reading and Happy Reefing!