Sump tank

[Monty 1971]

I have a 120 gallon display tank (I'm new to the hobby), I'm trying to decide on the brand and size for the sump tank. My display is in my living room, and the sump will be in the basement. I have plenty of room for the sump since I'm not putting it in the stand. I would like a sump with a refugium in it, any suggestions?
Thank you!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

#welcometor2r

 

[Jekyl]

Bigger is better. Not hard to make on your own to accommodate what ever you want to do

 

[RJinPV]

see this BRS video on refugiums. It basically says that refugiums control nitrates but you need a good quality light...

There was another one on bio filtration in the sump but I can't seem to locate it. They like adding Marine ore or Biobricks

 

[JerseyClowns]

I have a 120 gallon display tank (I'm new to the hobby), I'm trying to decide on the brand and size for the sump tank. My display is in my living room, and the sump will be in the basement. I have plenty of room for the sump since I'm not putting it in the stand. I would like a sump with a refugium in it, any suggestions?
Thank you!

Given your sump will be in the basement, I would propose something like a 50G or 100G Rubbermaid Commercial Stock Tank. These are fantastic for sumps/fuges and can also be great if you ever need to relocate everything from your tank if maintenance is required. It's definitely a must have for me.

 

[Monty 1971]

Thank you

 

[Saveafish]

Sump in basement it's easy.

 

[Bryce M.]

Yeah, tubs or a frag tank

 

[xaflatoonx]

get a used tank and get baffles made by any glass fabricator... it will be MUCH cheaper since you dont need it to look good.

if you DID want it to look good - i would recommend @Crystal Reef Aquatics ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

 

[PatW]

With sumps, it is nice to have chambers and the more room the better.

Glass tanks are inexpensive. You could arrange a series of them at different heights to cascade from one to the next or do that with some sort of food safe stock tank.

For example, you could have a tank set up for filter socks, drill the end panel and set it up high to overflow into another tank set up for a skimmer with a drilled end panel set up to drain into a tank set up as a refugium drilled at the end panel set up to drain into a tank for the return.

You could also set this system up for doing water changes.

 

[lapin]

I agree that the most cost effective solution is a stock tank. They come in 50 gallon up to 300 gallon. It wont look like a million bucks but then who will see it. The only issue you might have is trying to cover it. This is not a requirement but can reduce heat loss and salt creep. You can make dividers if you want. You might need 1 chamber to keep stuff out of the return pump.

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

get a used tank and get baffles made by any glass fabricator... it will be MUCH cheaper since you dont need it to look good.

if you DID want it to look good - i would recommend @Crystal Reef Aquatics ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

Thanks buddy! I really appreciate the shout out!

 

[Saveafish]

I agree that the most cost effective solution is a stock tank. They come in 50 gallon up to 300 gallon. It wont look like a million bucks but then who will see it. The only issue you might have is trying to cover it. This is not a requirement but can reduce heat loss and salt creep. You can make dividers if you want. You might need 1 chamber to keep stuff out of the return pump.

Cover made easy. I used pvc white board from big box home improvement store.