sump suggestion

snupa · 04/07/2011, 10:14 PM

So for my 38 Gallon, I'm thinking about putting in a sump to where I currently keep my supplies. The space is 25"L X 18"W X 22"H so I could either put in a 15 Gallon or a 20 Gallon Tank with dimensions 24X12X12 or 24X12X16 respectively. My question is before I get into more planning if this is even reasonable. I'd like to get a good skimmer in there such as SWC or Bubble Magus.

My concern is can I even fit a skimmer like those into a sump that size considering i gotta fit a return pump and have a small area for LR rubble.

Or should I abandon the idea and get a HOB skimmer.

snupa · 04/07/2011, 10:16 PM

I'd also like to add my 2 75W heaters in there from the DT

Scott B · 04/07/2011, 10:39 PM

oh yeah thats plenty of room, especially for a two chamber sump. It might get alittle tight if you try and add a fuge

MarkGP · 04/08/2011, 04:11 AM

I have the small octopus skimmer, a fuge, and return pump section in a 10 gallon tank. It can be done!

jeff@zina.com · 04/08/2011, 06:48 AM

Skip the live rock. Just a skimmer, return and the associated other crap (heaters, dosers, reactors, etc.).

Jeff

04/07/2011, 10:14 PM	#1
snupa Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 136	sump suggestion So for my 38 Gallon, I'm thinking about putting in a sump to where I currently keep my supplies. The space is 25"L X 18"W X 22"H so I could either put in a 15 Gallon or a 20 Gallon Tank with dimensions 24X12X12 or 24X12X16 respectively. My question is before I get into more planning if this is even reasonable. I'd like to get a good skimmer in there such as SWC or Bubble Magus. My concern is can I even fit a skimmer like those into a sump that size considering i gotta fit a return pump and have a small area for LR rubble. Or should I abandon the idea and get a HOB skimmer.

04/07/2011, 10:39 PM	#3
Scott B Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 176	oh yeah thats plenty of room, especially for a two chamber sump. It might get alittle tight if you try and add a fuge __________________ 150 mixed reef, Skimz skimmer, Aquatic life T5/AI sol blues,Reef Angel controller, Reef breeders wave makers Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

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04/07/2011, 10:16 PM	#2
snupa Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 136	I'd also like to add my 2 75W heaters in there from the DT

04/08/2011, 04:11 AM	#4
MarkGP Why do I do this? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bristol, RI Posts: 1,015	I have the small octopus skimmer, a fuge, and return pump section in a 10 gallon tank. It can be done!

04/08/2011, 06:48 AM	#5
jeff@zina.com Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 3,345	Skip the live rock. Just a skimmer, return and the associated other crap (heaters, dosers, reactors, etc.). Jeff