Sump Size for Red Sea E170 (DT ~40 gal)

[orreefkeeper]

I picked up a used E170 Max that had a fraken-sump setup put in. It uses the Red Sea downpipes but that is it. I was able to get the sump functional with a Aquamaxx FC80 skimmer (tank health was bad...no skimmer really no filtration). It has a Hydor Seltz D AC pump (2450gph max). I'm going to get a new sump as this one is small/low walled, and won't handle a power outage.

Would there be any issues if I picked up a larger volume sump? Red Sea sumps for that tank are 9 - 11 gallons, and I'm looking at a Fiji Cube 20 which is recommended for a 60-100 gallon tank.

 

[Specific Ocean]

Just as long as it fits in the cabinet. More water volume the better!

 

[Specific Ocean]

I have the max e170 with the sump upgrade. It's been working great

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I picked up a used E170 Max that had a fraken-sump setup put in. It uses the Red Sea downpipes but that is it. I was able to get the sump functional with a Aquamaxx FC80 skimmer (tank health was bad...no skimmer really no filtration). It has a Hydor Seltz D AC pump (2450gph max). I'm going to get a new sump as this one is small/low walled, and won't handle a power outage.

Would there be any issues if I picked up a larger volume sump? Red Sea sumps for that tank are 9 - 11 gallons, and I'm looking at a Fiji Cube 20 which is recommended for a 60-100 gallon tank.

Looking for a sump for my max E170 as well. What did you end up doing for yours?

 

[Phil D.]

I believe SaltwaterAquarium.com has the sump upgrade kit or MarineandReef.com

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I believe SaltwaterAquarium.com has the sump upgrade kit or MarineandReef.com

Yeah, tried both. My LFS says he can't get it. Thanks though

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Yeah, tried both. My LFS says he can't get it. Thanks though

saltwateraquarium is sold out, like everybody else.

 

[Phil D.]

Sorry, they are out of stock but here they have 1.
Max E-170 Upgrade Kit (w/ Sump) (dfwaquarium.com)

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Sorry, they are out of stock but here they have 1.
Max E-170 Upgrade Kit (w/ Sump) (dfwaquarium.com)

Yeah tried them too. My LFS doesn't have an account or something, he can't get it. Thanks again, you guys are great!

 

[orreefkeeper]

Looking for a sump for my max E170 as well. What did you end up doing for yours?

I ended up locating a used 250 v1(2?) sump locally. It just fit but had to modify the power center a bit. I removed all the Red Sea piping and custom plumbed the sump.

When i tire of this sump (layout isn’t the best) I’m going for the Fiji cube 20.

 

[Jnorthlaw]

I ended up locating a used 250 v1(2?) sump locally. It just fit but had to modify the power center a bit. I removed all the Red Sea piping and custom plumbed the sump.

When i tire of this sump (layout isn’t the best) I’m going for the Fiji cube 20.

Yeah, like the Fiji, found someone who found me the red sea sump upgrade kit so we'll see how it goes. Thanks