New Reefer from CO

[Sunshineincolorado]

My husband purchased me a 280 gallon tank which I wanted to do freshwater as I have had freshwater tanks for years but he talked me into doing a reef tank. Very nervous about this. I am struggling just to get the tank and the sump hooked up. Can use all the advice I can get. The protein skimmer only fits in the sump if I take all the felt socks out. Do you have to use the socks in the sump. Is there other filters I can use in their place? There is a lot of room in this sump. Thank you.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Do you have pictures of the sump?

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[hds4216]

Welcome my fellow Coloradan!

 

[CMMorgan]

Hey there.... that is a big tank but rest easy... bad things happen slower in a big tank. It's like turning a cruise ship. Drink some tea, take a breath .... you've got this.
We can give you more advise on the sump if we could see what you have going on. Can you post us a pic?

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome!!!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R and the hobby! Socks serve a purpose, but they aren't mandatory. As you can see, you've come to the right place to find people willing and able to help you figure out the setup.

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! Agree, do you have pictures of the sump.

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! In this case pics are worth a thousand words.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[jtp7004ft]

Welcome

 

[Chris Spaulding]

Hello and welcome great to have another from Colorado

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to R2R

 

[400BA]

My husband purchased me a 280 gallon tank which I wanted to do freshwater as I have had freshwater tanks for years but he talked me into doing a reef tank. Very nervous about this. I am struggling just to get the tank and the sump hooked up. Can use all the advice I can get. The protein skimmer only fits in the sump if I take all the felt socks out. Do you have to use the socks in the sump. Is there other filters I can use in their place? There is a lot of room in this sump. Thank you.

Welcome to R2R! I'm a newbie as well and will be watching responses to your questions. Good luck and have FUN!

 

[mdb_talon]

Welcome to R2R. Nothing like starting big lol. 280g reef wounds awesome.

 

[|Frank|]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.