sump help??

[clownman_1988]

hi guys and gals could you guys help me with a sump i have know idea how to set one up i asked my LFS for help but they had no idea ether i have a 55gallon tank would a 10 gallon glass tank work for my sump

[Condiman]

How much room do you have in your stand because if you have more room you could go bigger. Basic things you will need is an overflow and a return pump.

[clownman_1988]

ok but i dont know what those are im new to sw and i dont have to much room would two 10ga tanks work well thanks

[Condiman]

Here are some examples of an overflow. There are many other types but here are 3 examples.

[Condiman]

one of the easiest and cheepest sumps to make is by using one of those big rubbermaid storage containers. I dont have any pics of those maybe some one else has one on here.

[clownman_1988]

ok thanks so basicly you stick it on the side of your tank and water flows in and down to your sump are these and return pumps very expensive

[Condiman]

well the back of your tank and for the pump you can look around in the forsale forums on here and other forum like www.reef.org, www.ReefAquariumGuide.com, WWW.ReefCentral.com

[clownman_1988]

ok but i cant fit those rubber maid tubs in my stand i know what you talking about though

[mjc]

" ...i asked my LFS for help but they had no idea either ..." :shock:

What are you currently using for a filtration device and may I ask what is the driver or reason why you are considering a sump?

[clownman_1988]

people tell me i realy should have a sump right now i have basic stuff i have a regent hang on fillter for 30-60 gallon tanks and an emporer hang on rated for 40-75 gallons i want to set up a refuge for went i get lr and coral later on any sudgestions

[mjc]

"people tell me i really should have a sump..." <sigh>

Think about where you'd like your system to be and do the necessary research. Everyone's needs and wants are different from one another. What works for them may, or may not work for you. Setting up a fuge may sound easy or look easy but what are the goals you're expecting from having one? Can you accomplish those goals using a different method?

You have the basic necessities right now to keep your system thriving. My little reef tank is LR, LS and a skimmer. that's it, no HO, no sump, nada. My 125 has a sump, but my other tanks, are pretty paired down. Ocassionally I'll add a cannister or two to polish the water (after stirring the bottom or trying to clear the clod storm after I moved some rocks) but that's about it.