I'm looking at the 36" sumps that Trigger systems has to offer to upgrade my old timey sump setup. I currently have a 36" sump with refugium and external protien skimmer. I'm sure I'll have to go with an internal skimmer which is fine by me I'm just a bit confused on what i really "NEED". i like the emerald series the best but not a fan of the price lol! Thanks for any input i really appreciate it!
210 Trigger systems sump recommendation
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IMHO if it aint broke dont fix it. I would only upgrade my sump for reasons such as: increases total water volume, larger skimmer chamber, includes or increases refugium chamber, more filter sock slots, etc. I take a practical approach; as long as its safe, durable, and does the job, i could care less what my sump looks like, its not the display. These sumps are sick looking theres no doubt, but I would personally put the extra money into a better skimmer, reactor, etc. All the sump does is hold the water your equipment needs. I made my sump myself, it might not be very "sexy" but at the end of the day it does the same job. 
Aesthetics isn't my main reasoning of course for wanting to change. This old sump has a few issues especially with the external protein skimmer and it's return putting lots of micro bubbles back into the sump. It's missing a lot of screws and some wear and stress marks on some of the main casing.
Found an 8 month old reef octopus 200 int locally today for $150. Just going to try to find a good deal on a sump. My maintenence guy that takes care of my smaller tanks right now(also a lfs owner) isn't a fan of dual 4" socks in a sump and is suggesting I find one with dual 7". Although the emerald 39 has (3) 4"socks and the he liked. I know it's everyone's opinion on this and I don't see why manufacturers would make a sump with smaller than needed filter socks. I'm of the mindset that if that's how they made it, it's for a reason.
Found an 8 month old reef octopus 200 int locally today for $150. Just going to try to find a good deal on a sump. My maintenence guy that takes care of my smaller tanks right now(also a lfs owner) isn't a fan of dual 4" socks in a sump and is suggesting I find one with dual 7". Although the emerald 39 has (3) 4"socks and the he liked. I know it's everyone's opinion on this and I don't see why manufacturers would make a sump with smaller than needed filter socks. I'm of the mindset that if that's how they made it, it's for a reason.
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