Show us your sump set up! I’ll start first = )

[JoeG370Z]

Hi everyone, I think it would be beneficial and really cool to see everyone’s sump set ups. I believe it could help inspire those who are just starting out and trying to get some ideas on how to set up their system. I’ll start with mine

 

[Jungle Blue]

Love sump posts. Backbones of thriving systems and just as impressive as displays.
Just a tip:
For your UV, you want the inlet/outlet to face upish to prevent any bubbles which might make your UV inefficient or even worse a hotspot leading to failure.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Love sump posts. Backbones of thriving systems and just as impressive as displays.
Just a tip:
For your UV, you want the inlet/outlet to face upish to prevent any bubbles which might make your UV inefficient or even worse a hotspot leading to failure.

This is a good tip. I’m about to set up my UV and has not thought about that. Thank you.

 

[JoeG370Z]

Love sump posts. Backbones of thriving systems and just as impressive as displays.
Just a tip:
For your UV, you want the inlet/outlet to face upish to prevent any bubbles which might make your UV inefficient or even worse a hotspot leading to failure.

I think this thread will be beneficial for me too! I’ll make some changes today. If you don’t mind please post up a pic of your sump set up

 

[tzabor10]

I keep sump monsters. Not sure if this helps.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Just picked up my new sump last night.

Starting from the top right corner: 2x 1” bulk heads for two emergency drains, 3/4” bulkhead for UV return. Drains into a “crash box with a removable baffle, bio media will be in this area.
This feed to the large section for the AFR (ReefMat 1200) which will be hard plumbed. Section also contains probe holder.
Lower center large section will hold Skimmer, heaters and an Algae Reactor (Tunze 3181?). Dosing will be done in this section as well.
Water exits in the top left of this section into a cryptic fuge area, flows through a babble trap into a return section with two 1” bulkheads. Undecided if to run UV off of separate pump or run two returns and incorporate a manifold.
Far left is built in ATO reservoir (14g)

 

[dangles]

 

[Jungle Blue]

This is a good tip. I’m about to set up my UV and has not thought about that. Thank you.

Glad to help I had to reconfigure my UV three times when planning

I keep sump monsters. Not sure if this helps.

Sheesh, looks like it'll shriek at me just for opening the doors..

I think this thread will be beneficial for me too! I’ll make some changes today. If you don’t mind please post up a pic of your sump set up

I'd love to! Still piecing out equipment and letting some macro grow before showing. Due to limited space, I can only have one big tank. My sump is my 2nd display/frag & refugium. Will share in about 2 weeks when things are more complete.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Just picked up my new sump last night.

Starting from the top right corner: 2x 1” bulk heads for two emergency drains, 3/4” bulkhead for UV return. Drains into a “crash box with a removable baffle, bio media will be in this area.
This feed to the large section for the AFR (ReefMat 1200) which will be hard plumbed. Section also contains probe holder.
Lower center large section will hold Skimmer, heaters and an Algae Reactor (Tunze 3181?). Dosing will be done in this section as well.
Water exits in the top left of this section into a cryptic fuge area, flows through a babble trap into a return section with two 1” bulkheads. Undecided if to run UV off of separate pump or run two returns and incorporate a manifold.
Far left is built in ATO reservoir (14g)

 

[luis angel]

 

[Rocks reef]

Love sump posts. Backbones of thriving systems and just as impressive as displays.
Just a tip:
For your UV, you want the inlet/outlet to face upish to prevent any bubbles which might make your UV inefficient or even worse a hotspot leading to failure.

Good catch! Yes, the input/output should face up. Having a slight tilt towards the output will help with trapped air.

 

[Reefer911]

As a long time sumper, I like the simplicity of an AIO. Here’s mine lol

 

[cilyjr]

Wow, all you kids with your fancy sumps. I'm still rocking a home made 75 gallon with a disorganized cable mess in a shed.

Prepare yourself for mayhem...

 

[Reefer911]

Wow, all you kids with your fancy sumps. I'm still rocking a home made 75 gallon with a disorganized cable mess in a shed.

Prepare yourself for mayhem...

I’m sure the wife appreciates it being out of the house! That’s awesome

 

[X-37B]

My IM ext 170's sump

 

[Borat]

I like the look of w**ker sump - whereby the owner scrapes the sump glass daily to keep it tidy! When Bob-the-neighbour comes - he would be ashamed of his untidy sump. I would lose by a big margin to a w**ker sump! Last time I scraped the glass was probably in 2019.. and it would not be possible due to the sheer amount of fan worms that live in my sump.

 

[Waters]

My Cade sump......

and my high tech freshwater planted tank sump...........

 

[JoeG370Z]

I love this set up! Do you ever worry about salt corroding your electronics?

 

[JoeG370Z]

My Cade sump......

and my high tech freshwater planted tank sump...........

I love how clean both of these look! You did a good job making it look less chaotic

 

[JoeG370Z]

I like the look of w**ker sump - whereby the owner scrapes the sump glass daily to keep it tidy! When Bob-the-neighbour comes - he would be ashamed of his untidy sump. I would lose by a big margin to a w**ker sump! Last time I scraped the glass was probably in 2019.. and it would not be possible due to the sheer amount of fan worms that live in my sump.

Wow! It looks like a laboratory under your tank haha. I love the set up! What’re you dosing?