Sump question

[Hunniford19]

Hi everyone just bought a 150 gallon tank and was wondering how big of sump I need for it?

 

[Neopimp]

As big as you want... larger means more water.. more room .. more flexibleilty... better stability...

on a 150gallontank you are going to be pretty stable anyways.

 

[Hunniford19]

Would a 35 gallon sump work?

 

[Neopimp]

it all depends what you invision your sump being used for... 

do you want a refusgium in there? 

Will your skimmer fit based on the height of the skimmer and dept off water in the sump?


http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/

That is a good read

 

[nexusnight]

I think with a tank that size or going to need something bigger. I just did a 140 gallon and the skimmer wouldn't fit in the 30l sump I had. If u can have one made or do it itself do it. Ull never regret it.


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[harleymike]

I did a 30 gallon sump for my 135 gallon tank. It works. I am happy.
But, if I did it again. I would go as big as possible.
Bigger gives more water volume, and more room for any upgrades in the future.
Bigger would allow easier placement of equipment.
Good Luck

 

[Hunniford19]

Thanks everyone for there help and great advice