Sump for a 225 gal

[Darkchi2]

Hello first sorry if this is the wrong place to ask questions about sumps. I am getting a 225 gal Reef Ready acrylic tank (72x24x30) and i wanted to know if i am buying the correct Sump/refugium http://buildyouraquarium.com/catalog...products_id=29


1.is this to small?
2.Do i use the Bio-balls or just use live rock/sand/mud for filtration?
3. if this is the correct size sump do i need another one for a different use other then filtration or more filtration?

If this is the incorrect sump can someone point me to a correct one so i don't mess up my tank

thanks in advance.

 

[nyfynest22]

have custom king build you one jeff is his name. he is building a sump for me now for a 220.

 

[Imbarrie]

+1 Custom King is the guy to go to.

This way you can make it work to your tank.

 

[mr_X]

that sump is way to small in my opinion. for a 225, i'd want something much bigger. you can use a standard 50 breeder, or 75 gallon tank and glue in some partitions and your done. you don't have to pay anyone to build a sump. it's very easy.

no, don't use bio balls. if you are thinking of having a refugium in your sump, you can add some live rock, sand, and macros. otherwise, you don't need to put in anything but your skimmer , heaters, any reactors...

 

[isgon26]

Too small for your tank. The smallest you can probably get away with is 40L tank if doing it yourself. The bigger the better. I made my own it si rather easy. Just need to get a tank that fits where ever your putting it. I can help you do it if you want just let me know. unless you want an acrylic sump then i would suggest Custom King.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

+1 to small

 

[Bob 1000]

I recommend at least a 100 gallons but no less than 90.. A 125 gallon tank will give you so much room and room for mistakes like power outages.. Also giving you water volume..

 

[Tim]

A 125 will not fit under the stand of a 220 without modifing the stand. That sump/fuge that you are looking at only has 1 drain hole where your tank has two drains. I would get something bigger. Look at the "for sale' items or try custom king like said before.....

 

[Darkchi2]

Ok thanks guys i'll go look for custom king's post , What is the bigest sump i can get my stand is 72" X 24" X 30" TALL

 

[mr_X]

make one out of a standard tank. glue in some partitions.. it's super easy and cheap. no need to pay someone else to do it. it's not rocket science.

 

[nyfynest22]

custom king is wraping up mine, he made mine 48 inches long or 46 i forgot, by 20 inches wide by 16 inches high

 

[Darkchi2]

Thanks for the info guys. Sorry Mods for the Picture linking.

 

[straightjiggy10]

im selling an oceanic model 3

 

[rgun2515]

Those all in one set-up's are never any good. Build yourself a sump, and spend that money on a good skimmer. I like Bermuda Skimmers and would go with this one for that tank. BPS-8C

 

[smoknreefrs]

Those all in one set-up's are never any good. Build yourself a sump, and spend that money on a good skimmer. I like Bermuda Skimmers and would go with this one for that tank. BPS-8C

couldnt say it any better myself...