recomendations needed for a sump on a 120gallon tank

[Dan]

I know the rule of thumb for a sump is to get the biggest possible but i was wondering if i would be ok using a 30 gallon sump/refugium from my 55 gallon tank so i don't have to buy/build a new one.

or should i got with the 1/3 rule and just get a 40 gallon sump?

the 120 gallon tank is 48'' and my 55 gallon tank is 48'' so i can't use the 55 gallon tank as a sump

opinions are greatly appreciated thank you

Dan

 

[CookieJar]

I think it probably would work- I have a 30 gallon sump for my 180 and it gets close to overflowing when power is out but it's still ok. If you want a fuge section it might need to be pretty small depending on skimmer footprint & how much space you need for return pump as well as baffles to prevent microbubbles.

 

[slim_jim989]

Use a 40 gal breeder that's what I have and is great. Or u can use your 30 gal just make sure it doesn't overflow.

 

[Coral reefer]

Really depends what you want it to do...skimmer? Fuge? Filter sick? Return section/auto top off? Room for reactors or dosing pumps underneath stand next to sump?

 

[Dan]

like this but more room in the skimmer section for filter socks

 

[xcaret]

40 B's are on sale at the big chain store !!

 

[Dan]

where? got a link?

never heard of the big chain store..

 

[anathema]

You could always add acouple bulkheads and add a refugium since you'd have extra room in the stand.

 

[slim_jim989]

Big chain store where the pets go. (co). Is There almost monthly sale now it seems.