Sump Equipment Question

GearedWolf · Nov 2, 2019

Do you have recommendations for better parts, better budgeting, or just anything with these items in general?

Sump
20 gallon- $20
Overflow- $140 https://www.marinedepot.com/cpr-cs100-overflow-box
¼ in glass baffle $20-100
Protein skimmer- $200- 209 https://www.ebay.com/itm/ESHOPPS-AX...324?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0
Filter sock- $4-6
Return Pump $100
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mightyjet-midsize-aio-dc-return-pump-538-gph-innovative-marine.html
Overflow $73 https://www.marinedepot.com/marine-depot-overflow-box-of-800
Heater $93 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQRYN7Z/?creativeASIN=B07QQRYN7Z&linkC ode=w61&imprToken=jo5Fd768jOWW4lmCXfpg9A&slotNum=27&tag=aquariumadviser1-20#customerReviews
Sump Total $510-601

Refugium
Macroalgae -$17 https://www.aquaculturenurseryfarms.com/macro-algae-saltwater-plants/chaeto/
2in of sand
Live rock
Copepods $20 https://aquariumdepot.com/amphipods-copepods-500/
Phytoplankton $20 https://aquariumdepot.com/phytoplankton-8oz/

Peace River · Nov 2, 2019

One question that jumps out (maybe I missed it in your description) - what is the size of your main tank that the sump and refugium will be supporting?

GearedWolf · Nov 3, 2019

No, I'm sorry I forgot. The tank will be 75, so the sump may need to go up a size.

mfinn · Nov 3, 2019

Have you considered going with a already drilled tank, or maybe drilling it yourself?
There is a diy eshoops overflow kit that makes it real easy and has a pretty nice overflow.

Nooooooooob1 · Nov 3, 2019

GearedWolf said:
No, I'm sorry I forgot. The tank will be 75, so the sump may need to go up a size.

Your sump can't really be "too small." I've been using a 10 gallon sump for a 40 gallon tank. Just bought a new 75 gallon display tank and a 29 gallon sump to go with it. Your sump can be as small as you want it to be as long as all your equipment fits in it.