opinions on sump

steeb · 02/17/2014, 10:22 PM

I currently have a canister from my fw tank that I am using. I know its a nitrate factory so lets skip that. I am either going to get a reef octopus HOB BH1000 or try this. I like the idea of a sump because I can put other media and possibly a heater in it.

My current working area under my stand is 20Lx9Wx23H

I would like to get a sump on CL that is 20Lx8Wx16H

If I could find a small enough skimmer to fit in to this unit such as the ASM Mini-G skimmer which measures 21.2 x 9.1 x 7.2 inches

What are your opinions and what would you do?

SGT_York · 02/18/2014, 07:26 AM

Start over and get a new sump. They are easy to DIY this is a very specific setup and for the low cost of a new small tank I'd start over.

steeb · 02/19/2014, 10:46 PM

starting over isnt an option. I think I am going to get this sump and the tunze 9004 as it should fit perfect. This should allow for the features of a sump and skimmer with such limited space.

explorer07 · 02/20/2014, 07:43 AM

If you get this paticular one I would take the bio balls out. Like SGT said get a new 20 gallon. Its probably cheaper than what your paying for the wet/dry.

Pife · 02/20/2014, 01:35 PM

Take a 20l and make a sump... You are asking us for help and we are trying to save you money and headaches down the road.

gigabyte · 02/20/2014, 01:59 PM

id pass on that sump as well. maybe try looking for a used 20l

steeb · 02/20/2014, 02:14 PM

The issue is the limited space under my stand. The width of the opening is 8 inch. It is a hex tank so that's why I'm looking at this sump.

Reeferz412 · 02/20/2014, 02:18 PM

If you plan on using the one you posted, get the cadlights PLS-100. 4.75"(L) x 4.75"(W) x 19"(H) works great.

steeb · 02/20/2014, 05:36 PM

I am looking at the tunze 9004

02/17/2014, 10:22 PM	#1
steeb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 104	opinions on sump I currently have a canister from my fw tank that I am using. I know its a nitrate factory so lets skip that. I am either going to get a reef octopus HOB BH1000 or try this. I like the idea of a sump because I can put other media and possibly a heater in it. My current working area under my stand is 20Lx9Wx23H I would like to get a sump on CL that is 20Lx8Wx16H If I could find a small enough skimmer to fit in to this unit such as the ASM Mini-G skimmer which measures 21.2 x 9.1 x 7.2 inches What are your opinions and what would you do?

02/20/2014, 01:59 PM	#6
gigabyte Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: oakland, ca Posts: 53	id pass on that sump as well. maybe try looking for a used 20l __________________ nuvo 38 l kessil a360n l mp10wes l apex

02/20/2014, 02:18 PM	#8
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	If you plan on using the one you posted, get the cadlights PLS-100. 4.75"(L) x 4.75"(W) x 19"(H) works great. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

02/18/2014, 07:26 AM	#2
SGT_York Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,746	Start over and get a new sump. They are easy to DIY this is a very specific setup and for the low cost of a new small tank I'd start over.

02/19/2014, 10:46 PM	#3
steeb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 104	starting over isnt an option. I think I am going to get this sump and the tunze 9004 as it should fit perfect. This should allow for the features of a sump and skimmer with such limited space.

02/20/2014, 07:43 AM	#4
explorer07 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 172	If you get this paticular one I would take the bio balls out. Like SGT said get a new 20 gallon. Its probably cheaper than what your paying for the wet/dry.

02/20/2014, 01:35 PM	#5
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	Take a 20l and make a sump... You are asking us for help and we are trying to save you money and headaches down the road.

02/20/2014, 02:14 PM	#7
steeb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 104	The issue is the limited space under my stand. The width of the opening is 8 inch. It is a hex tank so that's why I'm looking at this sump.

02/20/2014, 05:36 PM	#9
steeb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 104	I am looking at the tunze 9004