Sump Size for Red Sea E170 (DT ~40 gal)

[orreefkeeper]

I picked up a used E170 Max that had a fraken-sump setup put in. It uses the Red Sea downpipes but that is it. I was able to get the sump functional with a Aquamaxx FC80 skimmer (tank health was bad...no skimmer really no filtration). It has a Hydor Seltz D AC pump (2450gph max). I'm going to get a new sump as this one is small/low walled, and won't handle a power outage.

Would there be any issues if I picked up a larger volume sump? Red Sea sumps for that tank are 9 - 11 gallons, and I'm looking at a Fiji Cube 20 which is recommended for a 60-100 gallon tank.

 

[Specific Ocean]

Just as long as it fits in the cabinet. More water volume the better!

 

[Specific Ocean]

I have the max e170 with the sump upgrade. It's been working great

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I picked up a used E170 Max that had a fraken-sump setup put in. It uses the Red Sea downpipes but that is it. I was able to get the sump functional with a Aquamaxx FC80 skimmer (tank health was bad...no skimmer really no filtration). It has a Hydor Seltz D AC pump (2450gph max). I'm going to get a new sump as this one is small/low walled, and won't handle a power outage.

Would there be any issues if I picked up a larger volume sump? Red Sea sumps for that tank are 9 - 11 gallons, and I'm looking at a Fiji Cube 20 which is recommended for a 60-100 gallon tank.

Looking for a sump for my max E170 as well. What did you end up doing for yours?

 

[Phil D.]

I believe SaltwaterAquarium.com has the sump upgrade kit or MarineandReef.com

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I believe SaltwaterAquarium.com has the sump upgrade kit or MarineandReef.com

Yeah, tried both. My LFS says he can't get it. Thanks though

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Yeah, tried both. My LFS says he can't get it. Thanks though

saltwateraquarium is sold out, like everybody else.

 

[Phil D.]

Sorry, they are out of stock but here they have 1.
Max E-170 Upgrade Kit (w/ Sump) (dfwaquarium.com)

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Sorry, they are out of stock but here they have 1.
Max E-170 Upgrade Kit (w/ Sump) (dfwaquarium.com)

Yeah tried them too. My LFS doesn't have an account or something, he can't get it. Thanks again, you guys are great!

 

[orreefkeeper]

Looking for a sump for my max E170 as well. What did you end up doing for yours?

I ended up locating a used 250 v1(2?) sump locally. It just fit but had to modify the power center a bit. I removed all the Red Sea piping and custom plumbed the sump.

When i tire of this sump (layout isn’t the best) I’m going for the Fiji cube 20. :)

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I ended up locating a used 250 v1(2?) sump locally. It just fit but had to modify the power center a bit. I removed all the Red Sea piping and custom plumbed the sump.

When i tire of this sump (layout isn’t the best) I’m going for the Fiji cube 20. :)

Yeah, like the Fiji, found someone who found me the red sea sump upgrade kit so we'll see how it goes. Thanks