What is needed for a sump?

[Shep]

I really want to do a sump on this tank build and just want to kind of get a budget in my head. So I would need...

Sump tank
Baffles
Overflow
Pipe/valves
Return Pump
Lots of silicone

Am I missing anything else?

 

[143MPCo]

You planning on running external or internal pump, it external add bulkheads to your list...
If you are adding a refugium internal to the sump, add lighting to your list also.

 

[Shep]

You planning on running external or internal pump, it external add bulkheads to your list...
If you are adding a refugium internal to the sump, add lighting to your list also.

I will add bulkheads to the list.

 

[143MPCo]

I know you put "valves" on your list but, I would recommend "Cepex Ball Valve" as opposed to "Socket In-Line Ball Valve"... a bit more money but well worth the expense.

 

[Shep]

I rather spend more and not have to worry.

 

[Shep]

Also I have a old 20g tank that is 24x12x17 could I use that as the tank or do I need to get a 20 long?

 

[143MPCo]

Also I have a old 20g tank that is 24x12x17 could I use that as the tank or do I need to get a 20 long?

I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it, no leaks?

 

[Shep]

Nope!

 

[Lynn52]

It might be a bit tight to get a skimmer in a 20. Make sure you know the foot print of your skimmer before you put the baffles in. I used a 29 and that was tight. Ended up with a smaller fuge section than I wanted.

 

[Shep]

So what brand of return pump do you all use?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Quiet One

 

[Shep]

Lol aww man, I was going to use one that was extra loud too :P I am thinking of using a Eheim Compact+ Pump 3000

 

[Lynn52]

Mine is a rio. Not the greatest but it is quiet and does what it should.