Recommend sump/skimmer 75 gal

RJynx · 04/03/2007, 07:35 AM

I have a newly set up 75 gal reef tank which currently has a very light bioload and a Bakpak 2 skimmer. I am going to be moving the tank onto a different stand so that I can install a sump/refugium and plan to change to an in sump skimmer. I have two questions. Since I am devoid of all aptitude for DIY projects, I want to purchase a sump/refugium. I'm thinking a 30" x 14" footprint will fit in the stand I'm getting. I have not have much luck finding one on the internet and my LFS can't seem to find anything. Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction.
As far as skimmers, I'm looking at the ASM line, probably the G-1x or G-1 (not sure what the difference is), or the Aqua C EV series. I have read about the "spray injection system" but am not really sure I understand it. Any comments about these skimmers would be appreciated.

Swarf · 04/03/2007, 08:55 AM

Hi RJynx,
Welcome to RC!

As far as the sump goes, there are companies that do custom sizes, search around on the internet and you will find them.

I don't know anything about those skimmers, somebody else will chime in.

Cheers,
Chuck

cpagego · 04/03/2007, 09:10 AM

I have a 70 gallon. I use an ASM mini-G and love it! ASM makes fantastic skimmers.

bigfruits · 04/03/2007, 01:31 PM

glass cages will make a sump to your specifications. it will cost you though.
i am planning a 75 with sump and i am going to buy the tunze 9010 skimmer. very small size and great reviews

custarring · 04/03/2007, 09:19 PM

i am running a 29 gallong custom sump on my 75 and it cost about 30 bucks start to finish.

tunerX · 04/03/2007, 09:50 PM

I figured that 10x total volume filtration would be a good place to start. I use a 1 1/4" drain with a quiet one 1017GPH pump on my 95 gallon. I adapted the return from 1" to 3/4 to fit my sump kit and put a ball valve on it to restrict flow if I needed to. You can restrict the outlet but should never restrict the inlet of the pump. The output will reduce based on the number of bends and the height from the pump to discharge. So you basically add artifial head to the pump by restricting the outlet. The ratings on the pumps are usually at 0 head. If you go to the manufacturers website they should have a chart that lists GPH at different heads. I have read on many pump sites that for every 90 degree bend in your plumbing you should add a foot of head. If you want to know total output you need to put a flow meter on the outlet of the pump after the ball valve.

I bought the turboflotor skimmer multi from drsfosterandsmith.com it can be setup HOS, HOB, or in sump. It comes with an oceanrunner pump with a venturi style airline and silencer. I setup the skimmer as a hang on sump but am thinking about adapting the megaflow 3 sump lid to fit the skimmer in the sump.

The sump is the megaflow 3, but after buying it and setting it up I figure I could do the same thing with some rubbermaid tubs and utility drawers.

You could also look into adding a UV sterilizer into your sump as well.

With this being said, you can look for a continous siphon over flow with prefilter. It will have a lifter pump to keep the siphon action continuous. Each size or model will have maximum drain flow in GPH. I would look for an overflow that can do 800 GPH then get a pump that can do around 800 GPH after you do all of your reductions for vertical head and the number of 90 degree bends. This will give you about 10x tank volume filtration then you can add your powerheads in the tank for in tank water circulation.

The only way to get exact flow readings is with a meter that measures water flow volume.

Blown 346 · 04/03/2007, 10:06 PM

You would be surprised how easy it is to make your Sump/Fuge. I was going to purchase one, but I couldnt find one for a decent price and style that I wanted. I built my own, I bought a tank, some silicon and some thick plexiglass.
Here is what the finished product looked like.

drummereef · 04/03/2007, 10:10 PM

Just make a diy fuge. Acrylic or a glass aquarium works well. Check out this site for all kinds of info on the subect. http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html

04/03/2007, 07:35 AM	#1
RJynx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 5	Recommend sump/skimmer 75 gal I have a newly set up 75 gal reef tank which currently has a very light bioload and a Bakpak 2 skimmer. I am going to be moving the tank onto a different stand so that I can install a sump/refugium and plan to change to an in sump skimmer. I have two questions. Since I am devoid of all aptitude for DIY projects, I want to purchase a sump/refugium. I'm thinking a 30" x 14" footprint will fit in the stand I'm getting. I have not have much luck finding one on the internet and my LFS can't seem to find anything. Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction. As far as skimmers, I'm looking at the ASM line, probably the G-1x or G-1 (not sure what the difference is), or the Aqua C EV series. I have read about the "spray injection system" but am not really sure I understand it. Any comments about these skimmers would be appreciated.

04/03/2007, 09:10 AM	#3
cpagego Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 584	I have a 70 gallon. I use an ASM mini-G and love it! ASM makes fantastic skimmers. __________________ "A man with a jug by his sump will one day be blessed with little gobies" Current Tank Info: 240 G Mixed Reef Lee Mar Cube; 80 Gallon Sump/Fuge with RDSB; 2 Tunze 6105 Powerheads controlled with aquacontroller III and Aqua Surf Module also closed loop; Euro- Reef RC 180 Skimmer

04/03/2007, 09:19 PM	#5
custarring Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 53	i am running a 29 gallong custom sump on my 75 and it cost about 30 bucks start to finish. __________________ Why soar with the eagles, when you can swim with the fishes? Current Tank Info: 75G Fowlr, 75G Mixed reef, 90G Aggressive, 38G Seahorse, 125 Mixed reef

04/03/2007, 10:10 PM	#8
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Just make a diy fuge. Acrylic or a glass aquarium works well. Check out this site for all kinds of info on the subect. http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/03/2007, 08:55 AM	#2
Swarf Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 93	Hi RJynx, Welcome to RC! As far as the sump goes, there are companies that do custom sizes, search around on the internet and you will find them. I don't know anything about those skimmers, somebody else will chime in. Cheers, Chuck

04/03/2007, 01:31 PM	#4
bigfruits Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NOVA Posts: 406	glass cages will make a sump to your specifications. it will cost you though. i am planning a 75 with sump and i am going to buy the tunze 9010 skimmer. very small size and great reviews

04/03/2007, 09:50 PM	#6
tunerX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 31	I figured that 10x total volume filtration would be a good place to start. I use a 1 1/4" drain with a quiet one 1017GPH pump on my 95 gallon. I adapted the return from 1" to 3/4 to fit my sump kit and put a ball valve on it to restrict flow if I needed to. You can restrict the outlet but should never restrict the inlet of the pump. The output will reduce based on the number of bends and the height from the pump to discharge. So you basically add artifial head to the pump by restricting the outlet. The ratings on the pumps are usually at 0 head. If you go to the manufacturers website they should have a chart that lists GPH at different heads. I have read on many pump sites that for every 90 degree bend in your plumbing you should add a foot of head. If you want to know total output you need to put a flow meter on the outlet of the pump after the ball valve. I bought the turboflotor skimmer multi from drsfosterandsmith.com it can be setup HOS, HOB, or in sump. It comes with an oceanrunner pump with a venturi style airline and silencer. I setup the skimmer as a hang on sump but am thinking about adapting the megaflow 3 sump lid to fit the skimmer in the sump. The sump is the megaflow 3, but after buying it and setting it up I figure I could do the same thing with some rubbermaid tubs and utility drawers. You could also look into adding a UV sterilizer into your sump as well. With this being said, you can look for a continous siphon over flow with prefilter. It will have a lifter pump to keep the siphon action continuous. Each size or model will have maximum drain flow in GPH. I would look for an overflow that can do 800 GPH then get a pump that can do around 800 GPH after you do all of your reductions for vertical head and the number of 90 degree bends. This will give you about 10x tank volume filtration then you can add your powerheads in the tank for in tank water circulation. The only way to get exact flow readings is with a meter that measures water flow volume.

04/03/2007, 10:06 PM	#7
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	You would be surprised how easy it is to make your Sump/Fuge. I was going to purchase one, but I couldnt find one for a decent price and style that I wanted. I built my own, I bought a tank, some silicon and some thick plexiglass. Here is what the finished product looked like.