sump set up under 180g

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Ok, I'd love to see some "sump/plumbing" setups for larger tanks to get some ideas on how I want to plumb mine. I am setting up my 3rd reef tank, it is a 180g with dual overflow/returns. I am putting a 60g sump under it. I have both overflow lines running to a Fleece roller in the first chamber, and then I will have dual return pumps in the return chamber, One will be going directly back to the tank and the second pump will be a DC pump I can adjust flow on as it will hit my UV sterilizer first before going back to the tank. Just wondering if any of you have a similar set up you could shoot me some pics, so I can see how you ran your lines, etc.

Thanks for looking.
 
60g is a really nice size sump for a 180g display. is it a prefab sump or DIY? plumbing should be pretty straightforward. Do you have holes drilled for the returns?
 
Ok, I'd love to see some "sump/plumbing" setups for larger tanks to get some ideas on how I want to plumb mine. I am setting up my 3rd reef tank, it is a 180g with dual overflow/returns. I am putting a 60g sump under it. I have both overflow lines running to a Fleece roller in the first chamber, and then I will have dual return pumps in the return chamber, One will be going directly back to the tank and the second pump will be a DC pump I can adjust flow on as it will hit my UV sterilizer first before going back to the tank. Just wondering if any of you have a similar set up you could shoot me some pics, so I can see how you ran your lines, etc.

Thanks for looking.
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60g is a really nice size sump for a 180g display. is it a prefab sump or DIY? plumbing should be pretty straightforward. Do you have holes drilled for the returns?
I love the DIY aspect of this hobby, so the sump is a DIY...it started life as a 60g breeder, and I am siliconing in the partitions.
 
60g is a really nice size sump for a 180g display. is it a prefab sump or DIY? plumbing should be pretty straightforward. Do you have holes drilled for the returns?
I love the DIY aspect of this hobby, so the sump is a DIY...it started life as a 60g breeder, and I am siliconing in the partitions.
I love it too, ultimate customize-ability!
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 2 8.0%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 3 12.0%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 7 28.0%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 3 12.0%
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