Sump with ato AND refugium chambers

[danielankeny]

Hello All! I am planning a reef tank (had a nano for 3 years about 10 years back) and am wondering if anyone knows of a commercially available sump that includes both an ATO and refugium chamber? On the other hand, i suppose it’s not a big deal to just have a separate ATO reservoir….but I’d appreciate some opinions from experienced reefers! Thank you!

 

[InvaderJim]

The only one I have ever seen with a built in ATO chamber was a eshopps sump but I don't think it's available anymore, At least not that I can find. There are however quite a few options for a separate ATO reservoir.

 

[landlubber]

It really depends on the size of the sump and display but in most cases just based on the required size and capacity an integrated ato reservoir usually wouldn't be the best solution. The standard recommendation is a week worth of supply of top off water which is often more volume than most sumps can afford to give up space for.

 

[danielankeny]

That makes tons of sense, re the larger ATO chamber

 

[Zero_Cool]

I picked up an Ice Cap 36xl. Has both a passive flow refugium and an ATO chamber.
https://www.coralvue.com/icecap-36xl-reef-sump-with-kit

Not sure what size tank or stand you are planning so not sure this is a solution or not.

 

[danielankeny]

I picked up an Ice Cap 36xl. Has both a passive flow refugium and an ATO chamber.
https://www.coralvue.com/icecap-36xl-reef-sump-with-kit

Not sure what size tank or stand you are planning so not sure this is a solution or not.

Sweet, thanks!

 

[dstockwell]

Separate ATO reservoir

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