Almost ready!!

Cody6511 · 07/26/2011, 03:25 PM

Hey everyone! I took some wise advice from people when I asked what to purchase for my 120 gallon tank I want to turn into a reef so I ordered a 5 stage RODI system that should be here tomorrow! I now am second guessing whether I want to use my Eheim 2217 & 2215 or custom build a sump. My tank is already predrilled in both corners but I have it plugged in my freshwater setup. Any comments or suggestions on what to do here?

sporto0 · 07/26/2011, 03:39 PM

Well since it's already pre-drilled, I would use a sump & maybe use 1 Eheim for chemical & mechanical filtration as well. Sumps are very useful, they provide an area for a refugium & a place to install your skimmer, as well as adding volume to your tank.

Cody6511 · 07/26/2011, 07:06 PM

Ok cool deal! I will plan on making one from an aquarium. How many gallon sump would you recommend for a 120 gallon tank?

sporto0 · 07/27/2011, 01:06 PM

If you can fit a 40g under the tank, that would be perfect, otherwise no smaller than a 20g.

blt · 07/27/2011, 01:19 PM

As big as possible while still being practical.

briankmarsh1980 · 07/27/2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt

As big as possible while still being practical.

do this

07/26/2011, 03:25 PM	#1
Cody6511 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Almost ready!! Hey everyone! I took some wise advice from people when I asked what to purchase for my 120 gallon tank I want to turn into a reef so I ordered a 5 stage RODI system that should be here tomorrow! I now am second guessing whether I want to use my Eheim 2217 & 2215 or custom build a sump. My tank is already predrilled in both corners but I have it plugged in my freshwater setup. Any comments or suggestions on what to do here?

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07/26/2011, 03:39 PM	#2
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	Well since it's already pre-drilled, I would use a sump & maybe use 1 Eheim for chemical & mechanical filtration as well. Sumps are very useful, they provide an area for a refugium & a place to install your skimmer, as well as adding volume to your tank.

07/26/2011, 07:06 PM	#3
Cody6511 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Ok cool deal! I will plan on making one from an aquarium. How many gallon sump would you recommend for a 120 gallon tank?

07/27/2011, 01:06 PM	#4
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	If you can fit a 40g under the tank, that would be perfect, otherwise no smaller than a 20g.

07/27/2011, 01:19 PM	#5
blt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 205	As big as possible while still being practical.