Which comes first the sump or rock

[MT_is_a_Pisces]

I finally got the 90 gallon tank cleaned up and on the stand. What would be the next purchase? Sump, rock, skimmer,lights. I have a 55 with 5 fish, soft corals and hang-on-the-back equipment

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[Ty Hamatake]

I'd do rock next. Throw a powerhead and heater in there and get your cycle going why you get everything else figured out

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

Rock of course

 

[Shep]

I would say sump, get the tank drilled and plumbed before you add anything to it

 

[Radman73]

I would say sump, get the tank drilled and plumbed before you add anything to it

My vote as well. You don't want to have to drain everything out just to hook up your sump. If your tank is already drilled, well then you don't want to put water in it until the plumbing is completed anyway. So, sump and plumbing next.

 

[MT_is_a_Pisces]

The good thing is its reef ready. I was thinking rock to get my aquascape together and start the cure.

Pukani or Reef Saver?

 

[Shep]

Even if it is reef ready, I still would get the sump next. Plumbing a tank is 1000x easier if there is nothing in the tank. Trust me get the all the equipment installed and set up before moving on to rock and sand.

 

[TheLadyCrash]

Agree that if the tank is dry, the sump so you can get it plumbed

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Both. Plumb the tank. Put the rock in a bucket or bin and get it cured. You'll avoid a lot of headaches.

 

[MT_is_a_Pisces]

Any suggestions on sump w/ refugium Trigger or Eschopp?

 

[TangingOut]

Do the rock and cure inside the tank. I don't know why rock inside the tank would get in the way of plumbing a reef ready tank. It's what I did while waiting for my sump to be delivered. Just fill the tank to just below the weir.

 

[ahiggins]

For me, Id do sump. I always go with live rock so I bypass the traditional "cycle" as long as I go slowly.
Im a planner too so I get everything I need theeeeen the fun stuff can happen lol
good luck!

 

[MT_is_a_Pisces]

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I grabbed a Eshopps R200 yesterday and 30lbs of rock. Getting excited