Which Sump

[ElectrumGuy]

Hey guys,

I have a 125g reef tank. Under it, I have a 55G tank. The issue I am having with it is that its just too big. Its far too tall, and it doesn't leave me much room for anything on the sides of it. I am also having a bit of mold problem on the inside of the tank.

I am looking for a new sump. I know petco is having a sale right now, so I was considering buying one from them or buying a premade sump. My existing sump (the 55g) I am still able to return to petco. I am considering either a 20L for my sump (which would give me about 18 inches of extra room, and is much smaller in terms of height), or going with a premade sump like this one:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Trigger_...-Trigger_Systems_LLC-6E81634-FIFRBSCU-vi.html


Any suggestions? The tank DIY sump will run me about 80 bucks with the glass and the tank itself. I just want as much room under my stand as possible.

 

[Waters]

Both my father and I are running that same sump and love it. Very well built and plenty of room for all of the equipment. Obviously a 20L would be much cheaper but I am very happy with the Trigger systems sump.

 

[jetmaker]

I have the trigger ruby 36s and love it. The Ruby color won't let light in the other compartments.

 

[ElectrumGuy]

Do you guys think a 29G would work?

Dimensions are:

30.3" x 12.5" x 18.8"

 

[jetmaker]

Personally I would buy the best I could afford because it's a major part of your system. They have a Ruby 30s also maybe cheaper.

 

[PatW]

The problem with using a glass tank is they are often too high to get at the equipment in the cabinet under the tank because of lack of clearance. Since you will be accessing your sump routinely, having a skimmer of adequate size that gives you convenient access is really, really nice.

 

[ElectrumGuy]

I ended up going with a 29G and the DIY option. Things worked out fine with my 55G, it was just too big. I'll see what happens. Worse comes to worse, it can always return it.