Triton sump - Trigger or Synergy Reef?

joe berkman · Jan 1, 2018

Wire not cleaned up yet. It started out a little loud because of the waterfall from the fuge but after some time adjusting between the baffles i ended up with 2 much quieter waterfalls. There's even enough volume in the return chamber that the level in the skimmer chamber stays constant during feed shutdown so far so good. I know it's not as nice as the synergy but for my budget and space I'm happy.

Jon Coleman · Jan 2, 2018

I recently purchased a Triton 44 and it comes with 3 1” bulkheads already installed and a blank plate in case you decided to go with 1.5”. IMO for the money the Triton is the way to go. The skimmer section is not the biggest but does the job. I’m running the quantum 160 and have plenty of space left in it.

Steve P · Jan 2, 2018

Joe what skimmer did you end up with?

I had a chance to get a Trigger factory second for around $350 but the skimmer section was even smaller than the standard. I've gone back and forth between Trigger and Synergy. As much as I like the cost of the Trigger, I value the real estate offered by Synergy.

joe berkman · Jan 2, 2018

A coworker gave me an old vertex IN I don't know what size but the cup is about 8" in diameters. It didn't fit at first but I fabricated a fitting to offset the pump and squished it In. It's already making beautiful stinkiny fish kaka.

joe berkman · Jan 2, 2018

As you can see I just didn't have the space

drtrash · Jan 2, 2018

What is the drop in dimensions of skimmer section? Factory data overlookes trim not allowing a skimmer to drop in. Skimmer section should be a clean square section of the fuge

joe berkman · Jan 2, 2018

14 1/4"

drtrash · Jan 3, 2018

Not sure where the industry and consumer dont align but skimmers dont seem to fit average sumps size unless you jump up to a 44" sump

joe berkman · Feb 20, 2018

Just installed my life reef skimmer, fits perfect. I am getting alge growth in the return section before the fuge. Perhaps my lights to big

drtrash · Feb 20, 2018

Is that a 44"? What is height of space in cabinet?

drtrash · Feb 20, 2018

Looks like about 4" left so that answers size question

joe berkman · Feb 21, 2018

Yup about 29" tall it's a tight fit with the plumbing where it is. I'm doing this upgrade in preparation for a new tank(some day) at which point I'll replace all the plumbing

Joe Heavy · Mar 17, 2018

Steve P said:
Do you think the bulkheads on the Trigger could be easily reworked to 1.5"?

Yes the triton 44 has an extra return plate that is blank so you can drill it to your needs

Heuey51 · Mar 18, 2018

Y'all should look into crystal reef aquatics for a sump mine is perfect with free shipping.

drtrash · Mar 18, 2018

Heuey, feedback on aquatics sump? Pics look good how is finish, how come fuge area is not blacked out? How would you clean that overflow section?

Steve P · Mar 18, 2018

Heuey51 said:
Y'all should look into crystal reef aquatics for a sump mine is perfect with free shipping.

Nice lead, thanks. Here's the link.

How long have you had yours? It seems like it has all the 'bells and whistles'. Does it come with a cover?

Heuey51 · Mar 18, 2018

Steve P said:
Nice lead, thanks. Here's the link.

How long have you had yours? It seems like it has all the 'bells and whistles'. Does it come with a cover?

I'll snap some pictures tomorrow. I don't have my tank up and running yet so o can't comment on function but fit and finish is awesome, and customer service is awesome. Free shipping on everything but the 60inch model and everything is included. I'm sure they would make you covers.

Heuey51 · Mar 18, 2018

drtrash said:
Heuey, feedback on aquatics sump? Pics look good how is finish, how come fuge area is not blacked out? How would you clean that overflow section?

I gave them feedback on the overflow section and the fuge section. Mine is an early model and they asked for feedback. I ordered and had the sump in 9 days