sump question

bigcheese007 · 08/04/2007, 03:15 PM

i want to set up a sump under my 72 gal bowfront. I was wanting to know if it is better to buy a pre assembled sump or to build one. I it is better to buy what brand and size should I go with?

Percula9 · 08/04/2007, 06:58 PM

It all depends on how inspired you are. If you like building then go for it. With a pre built you know it's done right to begin with and no wating period. Sump should be 1/5 the size of your tank. That's just a general rule of thumb. For your tank I recommend at least a 30 gal sump so you have enough room for a skimmer. Nothing smaller then a 20gal.

08/04/2007, 03:15 PM	#1
bigcheese007 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 20	sump question i want to set up a sump under my 72 gal bowfront. I was wanting to know if it is better to buy a pre assembled sump or to build one. I it is better to buy what brand and size should I go with?

08/04/2007, 06:58 PM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	It all depends on how inspired you are. If you like building then go for it. With a pre built you know it's done right to begin with and no wating period. Sump should be 1/5 the size of your tank. That's just a general rule of thumb. For your tank I recommend at least a 30 gal sump so you have enough room for a skimmer. Nothing smaller then a 20gal.