Any example of a completely in tank reef here?

[1Clown]

What I mean by in tank reef is not a AIO with a rear chamber but a tank where the skimmer/filtration is inside the display tank it self. I couldn't find anything on the tube so thought I'd ask here, thanks.

 

[TerraFerma]

As in sumpless tank without a rear chamber, or a tank where everything is literally IN the display?

 

[HuduVudu]

What I mean by in tank reef is not a AIO with a rear chamber but a tank where the skimmer/filtration is inside the display tank it self. I couldn't find anything on the tube so thought I'd ask here, thanks.

Full natural tanks would be considered that because the live rock is doing the "filtration".

 

[1Clown]

As in sumpless tank without a rear chamber, or a tank where everything is literally IN the display?

No sump, no rear sump. Filtration/skimmer inside the display.

 

[TerraFerma]

No sump, no rear sump. Filtration/skimmer inside the display.

Most sumpless folks tend to hang skimmers and filters on the outside of the tank. Internal skimmer/filter takes up too much room.

 

[Ippyroy]

BRS did something similar in the 5 minute guide. 40 gallon breeder with hang on gear and stuff inside the tank.

 

[OREGONIC]

No sump, no rear sump. Filtration/skimmer inside the display.

I have seen a large frag tank with skimmer in the tank, but is was long and shallow with the skimmer at the end. Frag tanks usually are not usually designed to look the best, they serve a purpose. I would agree for a display most would use a hang on the back skimmer. I have also seen skimmerless tanks some of which use a canister filter.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Most tanks of this nature will have a sump with these components UNLESS, It is Not a reef ready tank (with overflows)
This would be an example:

 

[Rjukan]

I think the OP is talking about just a non drilled, non AIO, no sump setup. Basic filtration like a HOB filter, maybe a HOB skimmer, maybe a cannister filter as well.

There are a bunch of hobbyists with this type of system and a lot of them are successful. Just have to search the member tank forum and you might be able to find some.

 

[Kalinina]

Check out the tunze packs. It’s an auto topoff, in tank filter and in tank skimmer.

 

[NashobaTek]

My 125 is a regular tank with hob filters, and 2 double head power heads, no skimmers or other stuff.

 

[Crustaceon]

I think it’s easy enough to do. You just sacrifice tank space when you do it.

 

[Justin_Casper]

Look up Michael Reef Tenerife on Youtube. The best example of a sumpless reef I’ve seen so far. Uses Tunze 9004 skimmer, old AquaMedic for filtration and that’s it. It’s a 500+L SPS tank.

 

[Paul B]

My tank is like that. I have no sump and nothing is drilled. My pumps and heaters are inside the tank but the DIY skimmer is 5' tall so I built it to hang on the back. I have a reverse undergravel filter in there.
The tank will be fifty years running this year but I moved it three times.

 

[Bellasmith]

Nice. It looks gorgeous. I love it