First sump

[jboone82590]

I just went and picked up a new tank today got a 75 gallon tank roughly.
I also got my first sump along with it.

I have never used a sump and don't really know what to put in it and where.
I need to get a pump and not sure what pump either.
I know I want sand in it and live rock I'll also do live rock and sand in the tank.
I was thinking bio ball type thing in the blue box on the right bottom and a filter pad on the top of right.

Any suggestions or thoughts on what to do and put in it would be awesome.

 

[Pepcrylic]

Dont want to sound harsh or come off as a jerk but IMO You should put that sump up for sale on CL. Then do some more research and set up a sump that is designed to work with a saltwater system. That one will create nothing but a headache.
Google Reef Tank Sump, or Saltwater Filtration

 

[jboone82590]

Dont want to sound harsh or come off as a jerk but IMO You should put that sump up for sale on CL. Then do some more research and set up a sump that is designed to work with a saltwater system. That one will create nothing but a headache.
Google Reef Tank Sump, or Saltwater Filtration

If you don't mind could u tell me why?
And how much u think it would be worth?

 

[Pepcrylic]

From what I understand that sump is set up for a Freshwater system not a saltwater system. What is it worth??? No idea. but if I had to price it myself???? under $60. Do a bit of research on CL. Some freshy will buy it.

 

[jboone82590]

That's what I was thinking when I got it but I got it with the tank for free so I said I would take it

 

[jboone82590]

From what I understand that sump is set up for a Freshwater system not a saltwater system. What is it worth??? No idea. but if I had to price it myself???? under $60. Do a bit of research on CL. Some freshy will buy it.

You wouldn't happen to know if plexiglass is safe for a reef tank do you?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Plexiglass (acrylic) is safe to use in saltwater systems.

I'd suggest picking up a tank and building your own sump. Don't know how big of a DT you have, but 40B and 75 gallon tanks make great sumps.


Edit to Add: Just re-read the OP and see it's a 75 gallon DT....a 40B would be a great sump for that tank. If you happen to get the dollar per gallon sale.....it's a deal.

 

[jboone82590]

It's a 75 gallon corner tank so I don't have space for anything bigger then a 10 gallon

 

[jboone82590]

So plexiglass is the same as ariylic?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Double Oops! I was editing while you were typing. That would be one of those quarter circle tanks. Yep! They are tough getting a sump to fit.

 

[redfishbluefish]

So plexiglass is the same as ariylic?

Yes. And safe to use for salt or fresh water tanks.

 

[jboone82590]

Double Oops! I was editing while you were typing. That would be one of those quarter circle tanks. Yep! They are tough getting a sump to fit.

Yes very tough but a 10 gallon fits perfect under there what the heck some space for a few other little things on the sides like food and stuff
And that's what I figured about the plexiglass Thanks