I’m getting supplies to build a sump/refugium and stand today! Just wondering if this is worth all the time and money
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That’s the goal! I figured that almost doubling the water volume would help a lot with stability and couldn’t even look pretty nice if I put some macro algae in it! I’ll figure it out as I go, but there’ll be a build thread for it so you can watch my struggles! ;Hilariousi think yes ,why not? more water volume,room for equip.
if you can get your 20 under it ,go for it..
I’m so excited to be able to hide my equipment! I use the Reef Octopus Classic HOB skimmer and, although I have it on the side, it’s a bit bulky and would look so much better in the sump. I’m using HOB sump equipment because I was scared to drill my new tank ($300) and wasn’t sure where I could trust to have it cut. So, sadly you’ll see a little bit, but not nearly as much!I’d say go for it! It will make an even bigger difference in a small tank, since it’s adding much more water percentage-wise.
Also it’s much more aesthetically pleasing having the equipment/heaters/wires/etc out of view.
I don’t want it for it’s simplicity. The tank will be in my room so the size is based off of the biggest I could fit! Also, it was the biggest low iron rimless glass tank I could find. most AIO don’t offer low iron glass and also block and entire side of the tank. The equipment I got will, of course, cover a small bit of the glass, but it’s not an overflow that takes up the entire view from that angle.I agree that ‘extra’ water capacity is always a good thing. On the other hand, most people who want the relative simplicity of a small 20-gallon would get an AIO (or a bigger tank), rather than try to jack-up a 20-gallon. Just my 2-cents.