Sump for 90 gallon.

avelino78 · 01/29/2013, 07:23 AM

It looks like I'm buying a 90 gallon oceanic. I'm taking a big jump from my BioCube. I need a sump, skimmer, and pump. I want the biggest sump possible because I want a refugium as well. Any ideas?? I'm taking my time to save up and buy everything but I want to get the best equipment possible.

Joon16 · 01/29/2013, 08:27 AM

I have a 90g and just added a 30g sump/refugium, reef octopus skimmer and mag 12 pump. It suits my needs but you could go with a 40g or 55g for the extra room.

Ghstwolf · 01/29/2013, 08:28 AM

Aqueon Model 4
Trigger Systems 36"
Precision Marine R36 or 36+
My Reef Creations 36" sump
Vivid Aquariums also makes custom sumps.

Skimmers...
SWC 160
Reef Octopus NWB 150 or 200
Vertex Alpha line of skimmers

Return pump...(All based off of personal preferrence)
Aqueon
Eheim
Mag Drive (Danner)
Tunze
WaterBlaster

rogermccray · 01/29/2013, 09:20 AM

I use a 55 gallon for my sump and would gladly change it up to use a 40 gallon instead. The problem with a 55 gallon is that most of the volume is height, which makes it interesting to get all the equipment you want in there. You also have to have a raised platform for the skimmer (I imagine you would still need this for a 40).

I would scour CL for one or your local reef forum, I got a scratched up 55 gallon for only $10, but who cares about scratches in a sump. Or if you can't find one wait for the $1 a gallon sale at petco and snag one for $40.

avelino78 · 01/29/2013, 10:12 AM

Thanks everyone.

avelino78 · 01/29/2013, 03:54 PM

Who makes the best sump for the money??

01/29/2013, 07:23 AM	#1
avelino78 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, NJ Posts: 478	Sump for 90 gallon. It looks like I'm buying a 90 gallon oceanic. I'm taking a big jump from my BioCube. I need a sump, skimmer, and pump. I want the biggest sump possible because I want a refugium as well. Any ideas?? I'm taking my time to save up and buy everything but I want to get the best equipment possible.

01/29/2013, 08:28 AM	#3
Ghstwolf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 177	Aqueon Model 4 Trigger Systems 36" Precision Marine R36 or 36+ My Reef Creations 36" sump Vivid Aquariums also makes custom sumps. Skimmers... SWC 160 Reef Octopus NWB 150 or 200 Vertex Alpha line of skimmers Return pump...(All based off of personal preferrence) Aqueon Eheim Mag Drive (Danner) Tunze WaterBlaster __________________ USAF Retired! Current Tank Info: 90 gallon LPS/Softie mixed reef, Reef Octopus NWB150, 2xEcoTech Radions, Aqueon Proflex Model 4 sump, 75lbs of Dry Reef Saver/60lbs of Dry Sand...

01/29/2013, 08:27 AM	#2
Joon16 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 119	I have a 90g and just added a 30g sump/refugium, reef octopus skimmer and mag 12 pump. It suits my needs but you could go with a 40g or 55g for the extra room.

01/29/2013, 09:20 AM	#4
rogermccray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,050	I use a 55 gallon for my sump and would gladly change it up to use a 40 gallon instead. The problem with a 55 gallon is that most of the volume is height, which makes it interesting to get all the equipment you want in there. You also have to have a raised platform for the skimmer (I imagine you would still need this for a 40). I would scour CL for one or your local reef forum, I got a scratched up 55 gallon for only $10, but who cares about scratches in a sump. Or if you can't find one wait for the $1 a gallon sale at petco and snag one for $40.

01/29/2013, 10:12 AM	#5
avelino78 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, NJ Posts: 478	Thanks everyone.

01/29/2013, 03:54 PM	#6
avelino78 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, NJ Posts: 478	Who makes the best sump for the money??