Troyntu
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Hello I have a simple question. I have an 180g tank and was wondering will a 40 gallon sump suffice for the tank? I will be building the sump myself and already have a 40 gallon in garage so that’s why I ask. Thanks
180 gallon sump question
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Oldreefer44
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40 gal is fine. I have a 30 gal. sump with a 20 gal refugium under my 180. Bigger is better but keep in mind that you will likely want space for equipment also.
You don't need a sump at all. They are just nice because you can keep things out of the display tank and don't have a bunch of HOB equipment.
So the real question isn't about the display gallons, it's about what equipment and things you want to put in them.
40g is probably what I would get for a DYI. I have a new 40g in my garage that I planned to use for a sump, but then I ended up ordering a tank that came with a 50g sump, so didn't use it.
So the real question isn't about the display gallons, it's about what equipment and things you want to put in them.
40g is probably what I would get for a DYI. I have a new 40g in my garage that I planned to use for a sump, but then I ended up ordering a tank that came with a 50g sump, so didn't use it.
