Saltwater reef

[ZC aquatics]

Thoughts on sumps if you have one what’s in it?

 

[Utubereefer]

I have mechanical filtration, a skimmer, UV, algae scrubber, heaters, probes, dosing lines, reactors, and a return pump. Can you have all that stuff hang off the back or inside the tank sure but it’s not what I want to see when I look at my reef tank.

 

[ZC aquatics]

I have mechanical filtration, a skimmer, UV, algae scrubber, heaters, probes, dosing lines, reactors, and a return pump. Can you have all that stuff hang off the back or inside the tank sure but it’s not what I want to see when I look at my reef tank.

Same thoughts

 

[Fish Fan]

Thoughts on sumps if you have one what’s in it?

Water!

Alright, I'm sorry, last time, I promise.........

 

[Fish Fan]

I have mechanical filtration, a skimmer, UV, algae scrubber, heaters, probes, dosing lines, reactors, and a return pump. Can you have all that stuff hang off the back or inside the tank sure but it’s not what I want to see when I look at my reef tank.

Absolutely no argument here, I think this is a spot-on reply, though if some are very new to the hobby and intimidated by drilling tanks and running and plumbing a sump, or they are just on a tight budget, there's nothing wrong with a standard tank, hang on gear, and everything else that goes into the tank. This isn't going to be a museum quality display, but it gets you in the reefing game, which for many is a great start

If the budget and nerves allow it, an AIO is great to hide gear, and a sump is even better at hiding gear as well as being extremely versatile.

I'd go sump if possible, but it's entirely possible to run a tank without one.

 

[BonnieB]

I started with an AIO and it has been a great learning tool. My corals somehow managed to explode in it and so now my 100g is dry plumbed and about ready to get set up for a transfer down the road, hopefully sooner than later. I don’t want to see things but I also wasn’t sure I could do this so I have no regrets with how I started. For me sump and all that go on below is ultimately the goal but if you have nano tanks it seems like potential overkill.

 

[ZC aquatics]

I’m thinking about getting a new 30 gallon with built in filter and using my extra 10 gallon as a sump

 

[ZC aquatics]

Let me know your thoughts

 

[Fish Fan]

I'm going to say it...... FRIEND!!! Just kidding, I hope we can be friends

When you say a tank with a built in filter, do you mean an All-In-One tank that has the filter built into the back? If so, this is a great way to go, and there would be no sump needed in this situation.

I hope that helps - FRIEND

 

[BonnieB]

Got to echo Fish Fan in that if it is an AIO then no sump needed. But if not are you talking HOB equipment?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Sumps are nice to throw all of your equipment down there and have it out of sight, out of mind. Plus, you can have a lot of bonus equipment within a sump. If you have the space, I think they are worth it.

 

[ZC aquatics]

I'm going to say it...... FRIEND!!! Just kidding, I hope we can be friends

When you say a tank with a built in filter, do you mean an All-In-One tank that has the filter built into the back? If so, this is a great way to go, and there would be no sump needed in this situation.

I hope that helps - FRIEND

Yes that’s what I meant

 

[ZC aquatics]

Got to echo Fish Fan in that if it is an AIO then no sump needed. But if not are you talking HOB equipment?

No im talking AIO

 

[ZC aquatics]

I'm going to say it...... FRIEND!!! Just kidding, I hope we can be friends

When you say a tank with a built in filter, do you mean an All-In-One tank that has the filter built into the back? If so, this is a great way to go, and there would be no sump needed in this situation.

I hope that helps - FRIEND

Yes I hope we can be friends lol

 

[ZC aquatics]

 

[Fish Fan]

Yes that’s what I meant

Sorry, I may have been confusing you for another poster that was giving me a hard time for calling them "friend" lol!

If you're going to get an All-In-One (AIO) tank with the filter section in the back, then you don't need a sump. I've seen where some will rig up a sump to an AIO, but I don't think it's necessary. Many run AIO's without an additional sump. The ack filter section will hide your equipment with an AIO.

Good luck!

 

[ZC aquatics]

Yes that’s what I meant

Sorry, I may have been confusing you for another poster that was giving me a hard time for calling them "friend" lol!

If you're going to get an All-In-One (AIO) tank with the filter section in the back, then you don't need a sump. I've seen where some will rig up a sump to an AIO, but I don't think it's necessary. Many run AIO's without an additional sump. The ack filter section will hide your equipment with an AIO.

Good luck!

Was it reefwhisperer

 

[Fish Fan]

Was it reefwhisperer

Lol! Yes it was, how'd you guess?!?!

 

[BonnieB]

Go with your AIO and leave it at that to start…I added a protein skimmer in the back compartment and a small UV sterilizer and like I said earlier I’ve got such amazing growth my corals have already outgrown the tank! I’m a go with the flow person so I only added as I found the need…now look where that’s gotten me!

 

[ZC aquatics]

Was it reefwhisperer

Lol! Yes it was, how'd you guess?!?!

I was also helping the guy lol small world