Back to the hobby, the passion is taking over.

dbl · Apr 11, 2020

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby. Sump fan here as well form reasons mentioned above.

Gernader · Apr 11, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

fuelman · Apr 11, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Boreal reefer · Apr 11, 2020

diaz2010 said:
Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby! For me a sump allows me to hide gobs of equipment to keep my display uncluttered. The sump also allows for greater tank turnover. Happy reefing!

KJ said:
Welcome to R2R!!!

Jeffery Hammer said:

Your story is a lot like Mine. When I jumped back in I made IMHO the mistake of running undergravel. Drill baby drill or You will regret it. If yea need a sump Hit me up, have some tanks laying around.

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Hi, thanks for your prompt reply. Must you drill the tank for the in and out tubes to the sump. Can U shaped tubes hanging over the edge be adequate?

fishguy242 · Apr 11, 2020

hi welcome back to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
pics!!!..we all love pics..

Boreal reefer · Apr 11, 2020

diaz2010 said:
Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby! For me a sump allows me to hide gobs of equipment to keep my display uncluttered. The sump also allows for greater tank turnover. Happy reefing!

Hello and thanks.

Niteowl said:
Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby

Hydrored · Apr 11, 2020

Welcome! First 2 tanks I didn’t have a sump, now that I have one I would never go without.

Boreal reefer · Apr 11, 2020

Boreal reefer said:
Hi everyone, I had salt water tanks in the 70's and 80's and now after nearly 25 years want to get back into it. Back then the tanks were set up with under gravel filters, external charcoal & fiberglass filters, very basic. I was successful only keeping fish.
Now as I started to look into it, I realized how the technics have changed. Frankly I decided to join you so I can benefit from your knowledge and experience. I am planning on setting up 1 90gal and 1 45gal tank with fish and corals.
My first question is how important is having a sump.
Thanks

I want to thank everyone for all the answers that were sent to me so quickly. After reviewing them I will set up sumps. I would also add that I already feel well supported by the members and that I am on my way to a successful endeavour. Cheers!