What size sump

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I am getting a 400 gl reef tank built what size sump do i need tank measurements are
10’ wide 3’ tall and 2’ deep
So I need the measurements and gallon size for a sump please
 
geez.. nice. a sump is really meant for your filtration equipment.. and any extra water volume. I say get as big as you need/can.. there is no magic number. you want all of your stuff to fit (skimmer, etc) and it needs to fit under you tank... and it needs to be set to hold any overflow (in case of a power outage, for example).. otherwise, it doesn't matter.
 
There are more variables to consider than simply basing a sump based on volume alone. What do you plan on using your sump for? Do you want a large refugium space for biological filtration , or do you plan on using mainly mechanical filtration? These are some things to consider.
 

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