Suggested sump size..

[MikeandDee]

Going to be upgrading to a 180...but what size sump do I need? Have been recommend the trigger systems sump, which narrows down the brand! Lol. But what size is adequate?

also tank is bottom drilled...recommendations, posts, videos on how to plumb a bottom drilled

Thanks in advance.
Mike and Dee

 

[rainmaker]

Not great pics but a 180 with 40 breeder sump

 

[MikeandDee]

thanks

 

[Cell]

A common answer is, as big as possible. My preference is oversized so I dont have to worry about a siphon overflowing the sump.

 

[rainmaker]

40 left me enough room under tank for 10 gallon ato and dosing containers and media filter

 

[southerntnreefer]

I ran a 125 sump on a 125 show and then same sump on a 220 show.... As big as you can fit!!