Sump Recommendation for a 120G?

[budsreef]

When I had the 120G in Georgia, I had it plumbed to the basement with a 100G stock tank for a sump. Here in Florida it will have to be standalone. Any recommendation on size, type and manufacturer for a sump?

 

[nickg]

I would build one out of a 40 breeder. Great size to fit under that tank.

 

[curtismaximus]

Depends on the 120 you have. Mine is 60" long so a 55g long fist perfectly under mine. I found a 55 on Craigslist for $50 and spent $25 on the baffles. So for $75 i have a perfect sump for my 120! There are probably better and more expensive sumps out there but for the price i am happy with the way mine turned out.

 

[budsreef]

nickg;870013 wrote: I would build one out of a 40 breeder. Great size to fit under that tank.

The bad news is I had a 40B sump that I sold when I moved to Florida. The good news is the guy hasn't used it and is selling it back to me.

Curtismaximus;870024 wrote: Depends on the 120 you have. Mine is 60" long so a 55g long fist perfectly under mine. I found a 55 on Craigslist for $50 and spent $25 on the baffles. So for $75 i have a perfect sump for my 120! There are probably better and more expensive sumps out there but for the price i am happy with the way mine turned out.

This is a 4' x 2' 120G so not enough room in the stand for a 55G. If I get the 40B back I'll probably use it.

 

[sewer urchin]

The good news is the guy hasn't used it and is selling it back to me.

Thank God for reef pack rats!

 

[snowmansnow]

honestly, and I'm sure you know this, a sump just has to be big enough to house some equipment.

I'm not sure if you're someone who needs a refugium and stuff like that.. if so... then bigger, but my sump works great and its only about an 18X18 cube

It holds my bubble king mini, my return pumps, and any other pumps plumbed to reactors.... and thats it.

SIMPLE = +

The rest of the area under the tank is sealed off and designated for electrical components and such.

 

[ripped tide]

SnowManSnow;870204 wrote: honestly, and I'm sure you know this, a sump just has to be big enough to house some equipment.

I'm not sure if you're someone who needs a refugium and stuff like that.. if so... then bigger, but my sump works great and its only about an 18X18 cube

It holds my bubble king mini, my return pumps, and any other pumps plumbed to reactors.... and thats it.

SIMPLE = +

The rest of the area under the tank is sealed off and designated for electrical components and such.

I agree to an extent, but the largest possible volume will also allow for a little extra cushion if there is any fluctuation. Larger volumes are easier to keep stable.

 

[snowmansnow]

Ripped Tide;870236 wrote: I agree to an extent, but the largest possible volume will also allow for a little extra cushion if there is any fluctuation. Larger volumes are easier to keep stable.

You're right, but if you're talking the difference in stability from a 20g sump to a 40g sump on a 200g tank..... then I doubt you'd see any difference
JMO. I've been wrong before

 

[ksicard]

Def go with a DIY sump, saves tons of money. Just make sure you use a design for the baffles that is silent and has a buble trap of some kind. 1st DIY sump attempt I made was horrible, extremely loud and created loads of bubbles from poor design.

And where did you find baffles for $25 curtis? I always buy the expensive 1/4 inch acrylic for $70 and have been wondering if I could get it cheaper some how.

 

[curtismaximus]

ksicard;870409 wrote: Def go with a DIY sump, saves tons of money. Just make sure you use a design for the baffles that is silent and has a buble trap of some kind. 1st DIY sump attempt I made was horrible, extremely loud and created loads of bubbles from poor design.

And where did you find baffles for $25 curtis? I always buy the expensive 1/4 inch acrylic for $70 and have been wondering if I could get it cheaper some how.

I bought the acrylic from lowes and an acrylic cutter. I dont think 1/4 in acrylic is necessary unless you have an extreamly high flow sump.

 

[ksicard]

really? it doesn't bow really badly after a few months? If not then I think I have been spending a little bit to much on acrylic

 

[curtismaximus]

ksicard;870416 wrote: really? it doesn't bow really badly after a few months? If not then I think I have been spending a little bit to much on acrylic

It might just be the way i have my sump set up. My return pump is in the middle area. With this setup the water is basically balanced on both sides so the acrylic is really bent either direction. I have been using this setup for 7 months now with no problems. If one of the sides does break it will be a cheap and easy replacement.

 

[ksicard]

I feel you, but it may be cheap and easy but it's not fun. I had one of my baffles break loose because I used weak silicone that was only good up to 30g of water and I had to rip everything out of the sump (ATO sensors, dosing lines, skimmer, pump, heaters, air bubbler, reactors, and all my live rock and macro algae in the fuge) and had no filtration running for 36 hours while the silicone was setting. And due to my own mistake 2 of my acro frags RTN's because I forgot to plug my doser back in. It was my own mistake but hey you live and you learn =)

Thanks for the tip on the acrylic though.

 

[bobz]

Budsreef;870195 wrote: The bad news is I had a 40B sump that I sold when I moved to Florida. The good news is the guy hasn't used it and is selling it back to me.

LMAO! You are putting this beast back together one part at a time... Let me look around the basement. I'm sure I still have some equipment from your old setup that I can ship back to you!

BZ

 

[rdnelson]

bobz;871601 wrote: LMAO! You are putting this beast back together one part at a time... Let me look around the basement. I'm sure I still have some equipment from your old setup that I can ship back to you!

BZ

Talk about "Recycle"!!!


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