What size sump?

[ndz98]

I've got a 75 gallon tank that I need to buy a sump for. It's going to house my skimmer, heater, and return pump. Nothing crazy. Is a 30 gallon sump too much or could I go smaller? Or is this really just a preference thing?

 

[tdileo]

I suggest the biggest one you can fit. Allows for extra equipment in the future as well as a refugium (which I strongly reccomend). The extra water volume is always nice too!

 

[moseley75]

As much sump as you can afford and fit in the space you have.
Larger sumps give you more total water volume.

 

[CincyFin]

I got this for my 75.

https://premiumaquatics.com/products/bashsea-24x10x14-biofuge-sump-blue.html

 

[Grey Guy]

I think it's a little small, but it will certainly work and is very pretty. At your stage I would just use a cheap tank from PetsMart. Make sure you check the base (foot print) size before you buy a skimmer or what not, if you are going to fit it inside the sump.