I have a sump question

[reeferdon]

What is the most effective sump?
The new triton style
The regular trigger system style
If someone have the triton style please post pictures of ur sump

 

[mjlash22]

The answer will really depend on what your plans are for the sump. Depending on what equipment you want to use, whether or not you will have a refugium, supplements (such as Triton), etc.. will alter the decision.

 

[Forsaken77]

Those Triton-specific sumps are also designed for large tanks. If you have a smaller tank, a regular Trigger can work, or any sump for that matter. If you're going for a Triton, the fuge should be 10% of the tank volume.

I actually really like the Trigger Marine Depot sumps, but people had mentioned manufacturing problems with them. Plus you lose some space due to the integrated ato area. But a very nice sump regardless.

 

[HawaiianReef]

You really should check out this fellow R2R member here.
His work looks amazing. And his prices are hard to beat.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/custom-made-sump-and-water-top-off.358951/

 

[mjlash22]

Those Triton-specific sumps are also designed for large tanks. If you have a smaller tank, a regular Trigger can work, or any sump for that matter. If you're going for a Triton, the fuge should be 10% of the tank volume.

I actually really like the Trigger Marine Depot sumps, but people had mentioned manufacturing problems with them. Plus you lose some space due to the integrated ato area. But a very nice sump regardless.

Trigger systems is kind of hit or miss. I purchased their ATO reservoir for my tank and had to replace it twice due to bad seams between the acrylic sides. 2 of the 3 were leakers essentially.

 

[Forsaken77]

Trigger systems is kind of hit or miss. I purchased their ATO reservoir for my tank and had to replace it twice due to bad seams between the acrylic sides. 2 of the 3 were leakers essentially.

Yea, it seems like their standard sumps are usually good, but the special models, like the Marine Depot or BRS Tritons, have had some issues.

Did your ato reservoir leak immediately? Was it the 5 or 10 gallon? Because I was thinking of getting one to match my sump.

 

[jgvergo]

DIY!! There are lots of good instructional videos and guides. Get *exactly* what you want

 

[madweazl]

I think the standard layouts like the Trigger 30/36/39 give you a lot of options on smaller tanks (up to about 80 gallons); there is enough room for a Triton based refugium should you choose to go that route along with enough space for a decent sized skimmer.

 

[mjlash22]

Yea, it seems like their standard sumps are usually good, but the special models, like the Marine Depot or BRS Tritons, have had some issues.

Did your ato reservoir leak immediately? Was it the 5 or 10 gallon? Because I was thinking of getting one to match my sump.

2 of the five gallon ones leaked. I had the crystal one. Ended up returning the second bad 5 gallon and went with a 10 gallon. No issues with that one. You could see the water coming out the seams and trapping under the reservoir.