sump or HOB for 75g

JVH · Mar 30, 2015

Everyone was very helpful in helping me to deciding on acrylic or glass.. I am planning on a 75 g glass with a powerful HOB, skimmer and PH's just like I have now and it works beautifully on my 30g. Will I get the same results on a 75g if I get a bigger HOB? Or should I get a sump? Do I HAVE to get a sump to have a successful reef tank? Other than the esthetics, pros and cons please!

Thanks again!
Judith

LetItReef · Mar 30, 2015

If I am to upgrade to a bigger tank I'd go for a Sump; More room for equipment. Check out this link Advanced Acrylics - Custom Acrylic Fish Tanks

JVH · Mar 30, 2015

LetItReef said:
If I am to upgrade to a bigger tank I'd go for a Sump; More room for equipment. Check out this link Advanced Acrylics - Custom Acrylic Fish Tanks

Thanks for the link! Wow sumps are not cheep! I have an old 20g tank..I guess I can consider that.. A sump is a whole other thing I didn't really plan on but now I'm thinking should. I'm hoping to get comments on how great it is to have an HOB on a 75! LOL I don't think that will happen.. Maybe Ill look into used sump equipment..

3dees · Mar 30, 2015

a sump is the best option, but many tanks including my 120 gal. are sumpless. a Reef Octopus BH-1000 or 2000 would be more than enough for a 75. if your planning on dosing and want an ATO then I would run a sump. I have softies and a few lps and don't dose. so far everything is fine.

Breakthecycle2 · Mar 30, 2015

I have a guy I can put in you in touch with from Florida that makes awesome custom acrylic sumps (acrylic doesn't matter for a sump). Hes pretty cheap. He made my first one, 48x24x18 for $430 shipped.

JVH · Mar 30, 2015

3dees said:
a sump is the best option, but many tanks including my 120 gal. are sumpless. a Reef Octopus BH-1000 or 2000 would be more than enough for a 75. if your planning on dosing and want an ATO then I would run a sump. I have softies and a few lps and don't dose. so far everything is fine.

Ok sounds promising! Ill take note of your filter suggestion.. Thanks!

JVH · Mar 30, 2015

Breakthecycle2 said:
I have a guy I can put in you in touch with from Florida that makes awesome custom acrylic sumps (acrylic doesn't matter for a sump). Hes pretty cheap. He made my first one, 48x24x18 for $430 shipped.

Thanks.. Its a bit steep for now but if I consider a sump when I make my final plans maybe ill ck him out...

JVH · Mar 30, 2015

Is it stupid to add one after? Obviously drilling would be out but can it still be done with hoses?

Pete polyp · Mar 30, 2015

You can use overflow boxes instead of drilling. Personally I would drill it, but many people have tanks with overflow boxes. Petco is having their dollar per gallon sale right now so you might want to pick one up to build a sump out of.