Sump ideas for a 120g

[fishtank]

My 60g cube is still running strong and im very happy with everything. I have always wanted slightly bigger and I pulled the trigger and bought a 120g with dual overflows. I have started the search for sumps and am trying to work out what is my best option.

I have the R-100 Eshopps refugium model on my 60g but I have never really used the refugium part of the sump. I could always get the RS-200 for the 120g and just run a standard sump. I could go the diy route as well but im trying to weigh effort vs dollars.

Any thoughts?

 

[jstrick930]

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[hiimsean]

It kind of depends what skimmer you want to run as well. If you purchase a sump first with a smaller area, you might be limited on your skimmer options. With a 120g you have the option of a 40br, which is what I'd go with that way you have the 18" width and have endless skimmer options.

 

[ecoreefguy]

The MRC reef sumps are very nice. The fuge area is a optional section and could be used as a fresh water top off area as well. A bit pricey, but quality too notched. Advance acrylic has some great designs but I heard their craft an ship and service is horrid. If your good at DIY I would mimic a design you like versus trying to remake everything .

 

[ichthyoid]

HiImSean;1005998 wrote: It kind of depends what skimmer you want to run as well. If you purchase a sump first with a smaller area, you might be limited on your skimmer options. With a 120g you have the option of a 40br, which is what I'd go with that way you have the 18" width and have endless skimmer options.

...or a 50 gal breeder, ...which I just happen to have for sale, already drilled with bulkheads

 

[fishtank]

I have thought about the 40br option, 50g would depend on how tall, not sure I have seen one.

 

[ichthyoid]

A 40 breeder is 36 x 18 x 17 (approx. 35 x 17 x 16 inside), so

A 50 breeder is 36 x 18 x 21 (approx. 35 x 17 x 20 inside)