sump

  1. B

    Protein Skimmer vs Refugium for my nano

    Hi all, I’ve got a new Waterbox Marine X 35.1 aquarium that I’ve had set up for <1 month thus far. I have a few soft corals and two RBTA which are all doing well, and two clownfish. My plan for this aquarium is to do an SPS dominant reef with a few zoanthids and mushrooms. Currently in my sump...
  2. GuildedGravity

    Plumbing my 40G breeder to my DIY 20G Long sump - Help Please

    Hello all, I have never plumbed a tank before and was looking for some friendly input. I have done some research but the more input the better. This is my situation: I have a 40G breeder and a 20G sump that I built. I have a Fluval SP4 pump which I realize now is way overkill. I figure I can...
  3. ReapersReef

    what the heck is going on??

    Hello, about a month ago, I set up my first sump ever. I received this macroalgae from a friend in the hobby (i know this is not recommended, but it was full of pods, and healthy when I received it with no pests). he told me it was "dragons breath" however upon googling and searching, I am not...
  4. Mann_Cave_Corals

    New Jersey DEEP BLUE 80G RIMMED FRAG TANK WITH STAND

    NEVER USED DEEP BLUE 80G FRAG TANK WITH STAND -$700 ALSO AVAILABLE - ESHOPPS SUMP - $100 FORGOT THE MODEL NUMBER SWC 160 SKIMMER - $150
  5. MDSReefing

    Used Eshopps Aqua AR-Nano Refugium/sump ***$175 shipped***

    This nano refugium has been running on my main display for a year. I used it as a sump/refugium for my chaeto and it worked perfectly. Holds around 15 gallons. It’s a great little sump had it attached to my WB 20. Will ship to you for $175 even. I also have a PF nano ESHOPPS hang on back...
  6. P

    Two tank and one sump

    I have seen a thread about this before but it didn't really went in depth in it. I am looking to have a 20-30 gal sump into my 60 gallon main tank and 5 gallon nano tank. My 5 gallon tank is a mixed reef with some sps, lps, and some softies and my 60 gallon tank is just a single lionfish just...
  7. P

    Skimmer Help - Inconsistent water level in sump

    Happy Friday all, In need of some help with my Cadlights pls-50 Elite Skimmer. I have it running in the second chamber of my Waterbox AIO Cube 20. Back sump chamber consists of: 1st Chamber - Intank media basket with floss, biomax, then Purigen 2nd chamber - GFO Reactor, Skimmer 3rd Chamber -...
  8. Jarbour14

    Massachusetts WTB WTB Tank Setup

    Looking to buy a tank setup with at least tank stand sump and plumbing, looking for 65+ gallons and not trying to completely break the bank for something used. Thanks
  9. a;lksdjf

    Help figuring out skimmer height

    I recently purchased a Reef Octopus RO-PS-2000INT off a local reefer because skimmers are ridiculously expensive and this is my first internal skimmer. I read something about recommended height for the input and output and I’m not exactly sure what that exactly means. Should I be measuring from...
  10. Jarbour14

    What system do I buy? Prostar?

    Hello everyone I am stuck with a tough decision. I want to purchase a new reef system with at least 70 gallons of display area with a sump, easy plumbing, etc. I have narrowed it down to a few systems I really think would suit my needs but one of them doesn't have much info about people's...
  11. Nate Chalk

    Need thoughts on sump plumbing 1st timer (180 gallon Shallow Reef DIY build)

    Okay we have put the tank on the stand, Very Heavy, had a buddy help. Plumbing is dry fit currently. Would like feedback if everything looks good or if I need to change anything (means ordering more parts, so hope not) It's my first time running a sump so.... My main drain has the gate valve...
  12. raphgiroux

    New to plumbing

    Hello there, a friend of mine gave me his 90 reef tank, but forgot about taking photos of the plumbing. So I have parts but don't know how to fit them in place. Here's the parts... And here's a photo of the sump without the phosban reactor usually hanging right of the sump... Is the Durso or...
  13. T33BLACK

    Trigger Systems Sapphire 39 Sump

    I have a trigger systems sapphire 39 brand new in box for sale. If you want I can open the box and take pics but right now it's in the original shipping box so I just posted some online pics. Asking $400 pick up in Ohio If you want to pay for shipping I'd be willing to ship.
  14. J

    200 DD starfire tank with stand and sump

    Selling my 200 double deep starfire tank. Comes with stand and trigger system sump. Tank dimensions are 4 foot long, 3 feet deep 2.5 feet high. Pm for more details.
  15. samash12

    Red Sea rear sump cleaning

    Hi - My 1st post here ;Woot I've been keeping tropical fish on and off for over 20 years, finally taken the big leap and purchased a used RS E-260 ;Happy The tank has the bottom sump add-on in the cabinet, and I'm wondering about the rear sump collecting detritus from static movement, and also...
  16. Jarbour14

    Selling Sump & More!

    Large sump. 36x18x16. Comes with tubing and bulkheads. $150 obo Also have a cpr overflow with Aqualifter pump. $100 obo Everything works great no leaks just downsizing tank. You must pickup in Central Massachusetts area, no delivery. Any questions at all feel free to ask!
  17. E

    Overflow Not Draining at a Tee Equally

    Hello everyone! I'm sorta new to the hobby, or specifically, I'm new to the part of the hobby in having a sump. I've had tanks with hang on the back equipment for years, but decided to upgrade to a 150 gallon tank with a sump. I've set up and plumbed my tank, and finally got it all aquascaped...
  18. yanni

    AIO or sump for clowns and nem?

    Hey all, need a bit of advice, I’m going to get a 120L/30Gallon tank for two clownfish and a nem/some corals eventually, and was wondering whether it’d be best to get an AIO system, or a sump? This will be my first ever marine tank, although I do have some experience from keeping bettas and...
  19. yanni

    AIO or sump?

    Hey all, need a bit of advice, I’m going to get a 120L tank for two clownfish and a nem/some corals eventually, and was wondering whether it’d be best to get an AIO system, or a sump? This will be my first ever marine tank, although I do have some experience from keeping bettas and various...
  20. Q

    Automatic On/Off switch for aquarium sump pump

    So I am wanting to make a DIY aquarium sump as I am limited by space, now to do this I am going to run a normal canister filter as a pre-filter and send the return to a sump, and then have a second (separate from the canister filter) return pump to the display tank itself. However as you...
  21. Leon Gorani

    Is it okay to remove these baffles from a Red Sea 170 sump? how to?

    I am trying to make a new set up in a Red Sea 170 sump so I can fit a filter roller mat, and I would need to remove the existing baffles put in by Red Sea. In the 1st and 2nd image I am showing the baffles that I want to remove. it is the filter sock holder tray, and all of the little pieces of...
  22. CamKole

    Sump Plumbing For 60g Cube

    Hey guys, I've got a 60 gallon cube and sump that I'll be setting up here shortly. I'd love to see what everyone's done for their cube's. Please post a pic of your set-up. Thanks in advance!
  23. K

    How to get the most out of this sump space? (Photo attached)

    Hello, I have been reading some negative reviews on the current trickle down carbon pad and bio ball system that I am running. I know this isn't an ideal sump setup, but it's the only one I can fit underneath my corner tank. I'm just looking to get the absolute most out of this space. So I was...
  24. K

    Best setup for this style sump (Photos attached)

    Hello, I have been reading some negative reviews on the current trickle down carbon pad and bio ball system that I am running. I know this isn't an ideal sump setup, but it's the only one I can fit underneath my corner tank. I'm just looking to get the absolute most out of this space. So I was...
  25. M

    Fiji Cube Aquariums? Sump vs AIO?

    Looking to buy a saltwater tank. Not finding much information on them. I love the dimensions of the 48 Gallon Shallow Ext. (30" x 24" x 15.75") I had a small biocube 14 AIO a few years back but, this would be my first Sump. The fiji cube's don't come with completed plumbing. What is the...
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