sump size ???

saltcreep · 09-22-2006, 09:47 PM

I turned my 15gal wet dry/trickle filter into a basic refugium.The skimmer is on the supply side,sump in center, pump on return, remaining space is approx 7" to 8" L x 9 7/8"w x 6"h for sump,to supply the 55gal. I have no choice in the matter i'm strapped for space. Will this work???

aquaman3680 · 09-22-2006, 11:48 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work, all a sump really does is extra water volume, more skimming capacity, and place to put extra live rock or a refugium. Sounds like a good plan to me.

I had a 10 gal. sump on my 60 at one point

Matt

Gina · 09-23-2006, 07:03 AM

Any size sump will work it's just the bigger the better.
We had a 10g once on our 46. And only have a 15g sump with a 5g fuge on our 75.

saltcreep · 09-23-2006, 09:45 AM

thanks guys Ill let you on my progress, Nice tank matt

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saltcreep Fire Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 82 View Gallery Karma Komment	sump size ??? I turned my 15gal wet dry/trickle filter into a basic refugium.The skimmer is on the supply side,sump in center, pump on return, remaining space is approx 7" to 8" L x 9 7/8"w x 6"h for sump,to supply the 55gal. I have no choice in the matter i'm strapped for space. Will this work???

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,133 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sump size ??? I don't see why it wouldn't work, all a sump really does is extra water volume, more skimming capacity, and place to put extra live rock or a refugium. Sounds like a good plan to me. I had a 10 gal. sump on my 60 at one point Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,826 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: sump size ??? Any size sump will work it's just the bigger the better. We had a 10g once on our 46. And only have a 15g sump with a 5g fuge on our 75. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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