Help w/ ID of sump model

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I was recently given an ESHOPPS sump and overflow but I am unaware of the models and know very little about it. I was also given an ESHOPPS skimmer in a separate deal. Can someone tell me what I have, what it’s missing and whether or not it will work out for a 75 gallon reef I am working on piecing together. Already have a 55 running. Just upgrading.

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If the sump measures 24x14x14 it may be their azu 100 which is a 17 gallon sump rated for up to 100 gallon tanks. I say that based on the fact that that sump was built in 2016... got that from the 15 year anniversary logo in the pic. The skimmer looks like it could be their cone s-120 which was rated as follows: heavy bioload 40 gal tank, medium 90 gal and light load 120 gallon.
 
I don't know those sumps well enough to tell you what model it is, but just from the pics, I'd say you're doing well.

That sump appears to be decent sized, and technically speaking you can run a 75 on a 10 gallon sump, though clearly 20 or 40 gallons would give you more room to move, so to speak. Clean it up, use a mild acid like vinegar or critic acid for any stubborn mineral deposits, and I think you'll be in good shape. I'm guessing from the first pic you're missing a large (maybe 7") filter sock in the first chamber, or you can go with a filter "cup' loaded with filter floss, or no mechanical at all like some prefer. But I'm thinking you did well with this sump.

The skimmer in your third pic looks to me to be missing the pump. I do think there should be a pump coming in from the little pipe on the left at the bottom of the skimmer where that airline tube runs down and meets it. I don't know, but I would assume that pump could be replaced, and I do think that skimmer would go well with your sump. But, you could just as well go with a different skimmer, or no skimmer at all, as many successfully do.

The overflow in your 4th and 5th pic looks to be missing at least the "U" tube it needs to work. I'm also assuming that you have standard, rimmed 75 gallon tank, and likely you're not interested in trying to drill it. What I will say is that style of overflows do have some concerns attached, but that Eshopps you have in particular is one of the most trusted on the market. Either replace the missing parts and go with it, or please know that it's not difficult at all to drill a tank, and with that in mind an overflow from Modular Marine would be a solid and arguably more reliable choice. Here's what I think you have, or very similar. You can see you're missing at least the one major "U" tube:
https://www.eshopps.com/product/pf-300/
I hope this helps and good luck!
 
If the sump measures 24x14x14 it may be their azu 100 which is a 17 gallon sump rated for up to 100 gallon tanks. I say that based on the fact that that sump was built in 2016... got that from the 15 year anniversary logo in the pic. The skimmer looks like it could be their cone s-120 which was rated as follows: heavy bioload 40 gal tank, medium 90 gal and light load 120 gallon.
Thanks man!
 

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