Sump size

cbass488 · 03/13/2021, 08:19 AM

I am setting up a 110 gallon reef tank. I have a 90 gal that I've been planning to use for a sump, figured I wanted the biggest sump I could fit. The only problem is that it really doesn't leave me much space in my stand for much else down the road.

Am I likely to regret not having more space for other add ons? Will I see a big difference using the 90 vs finding a 40 gal breeder?

Vinny Kreyling · 03/13/2021, 10:01 AM

Sumps generally run about 1/2 full so about 1/2 the water between the two.
Practically speaking all electronics should be away from water anyway so----

billdogg · 03/14/2021, 10:36 AM

I use a 40b for my 120DT. Anything bigger in the confines of the stand will just be a PIA. Pick up a 40b at petco $1/g sale. The one near me seems to have the sale going all day, every day.

Timfish · 03/14/2021, 11:14 AM

In liner with above comments I would emphasize accesability over maximum size.

freakaccident · 03/25/2021, 08:41 PM

What addons do you think you won't have space for? You can fit dang near anything INSIDE your sump that size without touching water.

03/13/2021, 08:19 AM	#1
cbass488 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54	Sump size I am setting up a 110 gallon reef tank. I have a 90 gal that I've been planning to use for a sump, figured I wanted the biggest sump I could fit. The only problem is that it really doesn't leave me much space in my stand for much else down the road. Am I likely to regret not having more space for other add ons? Will I see a big difference using the 90 vs finding a 40 gal breeder?

03/13/2021, 10:01 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Sumps generally run about 1/2 full so about 1/2 the water between the two. Practically speaking all electronics should be away from water anyway so---- __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

03/14/2021, 10:36 AM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I use a 40b for my 120DT. Anything bigger in the confines of the stand will just be a PIA. Pick up a 40b at petco $1/g sale. The one near me seems to have the sale going all day, every day. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

03/14/2021, 11:14 AM	#4
Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	In liner with above comments I would emphasize accesability over maximum size. __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek

03/25/2021, 08:41 PM	#5
freakaccident Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 56	What addons do you think you won't have space for? You can fit dang near anything INSIDE your sump that size without touching water.