Opinions on sump/ skimmer

Ab129 · 07/01/2016, 07:22 PM

Sorry to repost ALMOST the same question I asked two weeks ago BUT would this be a good setup for a 75 gallon ?
Trigger systems ruby 30" sump with a reef octopus classic 110 sss 5" space saving skimmer.
This is my first tank ever and I'm going with the general consensus that it doesn't pay to skimp on these items but I want to make sure that I am properly matching things up so everything works efficiently.

reefguy352 · 07/02/2016, 07:28 AM

Can't go wrong with a reef octopus

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SFish · 07/02/2016, 07:37 AM

Depends on the Bio load you want to have in your tank. For a normal stocked tank that skimmer isn't big enough for your set up. Also I would over size the skimmer a bit. How much water will you have total?

SFish · 07/02/2016, 08:27 AM

As far as the sump I would say that's a waste of money. I'd go with a 40 breeder (petco $/gal sale) $40. Have a glass shop cut baffles for you $30. Would cost you $75 or $80 to make that sump. All your doing is paying a lot of money for a glorified tank.

JMorris271 · 07/02/2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sfish

as far as the sump i would say that's a waste of money. I'd go with a 40 breeder (petco $/gal sale) $40. Have a glass shop cut baffles for you $30. Would cost you $75 or $80 to make that sump. All your doing is paying a lot of money for a glorified tank.

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Ab129 · 07/02/2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SFish

Depends on the Bio load you want to have in your tank. For a normal stocked tank that skimmer isn't big enough for your set up. Also I would over size the skimmer a bit. How much water will you have total?

Not looking to heavily stock the tank, maybe 12- 15 fish with some corals.
As far as the sump, I hear what you're saying but I have no idea what I'm doing here so I'm probably better off just buying a factory made sump.

Gaxmode · 07/02/2016, 09:56 PM

I'm pretty sure 12-15 fish in a 75 is considered heavy bio load.

07/01/2016, 07:22 PM	#1
Ab129 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 367	Opinions on sump/ skimmer Sorry to repost ALMOST the same question I asked two weeks ago BUT would this be a good setup for a 75 gallon ? Trigger systems ruby 30" sump with a reef octopus classic 110 sss 5" space saving skimmer. This is my first tank ever and I'm going with the general consensus that it doesn't pay to skimp on these items but I want to make sure that I am properly matching things up so everything works efficiently. Last edited by Ab129; 07/01/2016 at 07:23 PM. Reason: Typo

07/02/2016, 07:37 AM	#3
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	Depends on the Bio load you want to have in your tank. For a normal stocked tank that skimmer isn't big enough for your set up. Also I would over size the skimmer a bit. How much water will you have total? Last edited by SFish; 07/02/2016 at 07:43 AM.

07/02/2016, 08:27 AM	#4
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	As far as the sump I would say that's a waste of money. I'd go with a 40 breeder (petco $/gal sale) $40. Have a glass shop cut baffles for you $30. Would cost you $75 or $80 to make that sump. All your doing is paying a lot of money for a glorified tank. Last edited by SFish; 07/02/2016 at 08:42 AM.

07/02/2016, 09:56 PM	#7
Gaxmode Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 89	I'm pretty sure 12-15 fish in a 75 is considered heavy bio load. __________________ 90g dt, 40g sump. Mp40,tunze osmolator,reef octopus 152,gfo and carbon reactors, 2 radion xr15w pro, 500 watt titanium heater. Larrys reef frenzy and pe mysis.

07/02/2016, 07:28 AM	#2
reefguy352 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 37	Can't go wrong with a reef octopus Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk