What to do when adding a 15 gallon sump

[Mbernal]

Morning All,

I am very new to the SW world. I have a 55 gallon FOWLR tank at the moment with 2 clowns and a few hermits. The tank is currently cycling on a fluval canister since i converted it from a FW tank recently. As luck would have it, i am getting a sump tomorrow and was wondering about details. When setting up a new sump, how much water to I need to add to it exactly? Its a Coralvue Icecap 15 Reef Sump. Do i need to make 15 gallons of SW to add to the sump, or should i be adding less to it? I imagine 15 gallons is the max but im not sure.


Edit to say that my plan is to add corals and more delicate fish in the future. This is why i am switching to a sump.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Mbernal]

IMO, If you are getting the sump/skimmer etc for free, go with it...you can always use teh canister for a new tank...LOL

Not free, im gettingit for $300.

 

[FUNGI]

Not free, im gettingit for $300.

Then its up to you to do what you want....my original intent on my reply was to let you know that a sump is not the be all end all in order to keep corals and sensitive fish......heck...i'm just re-starting my old system with a UGF as we speak....

 

[Fish Fan]

Not free, im gettingit for $300.

I'm going to be honest, I don't know if that's a great deal for that sump, even with the skimmer and return pump. Do you know what skimmer is included?