Sump Suggestions

[reefer616]

Hello everyone, I've ordered a custom 84x30x25 ( 275 Gallon ) and I'm looking for some ideas for my sump. I'm looking to create a mixed reef with a decent amount of fish and invertebrates. I will start with filter socks and once the tank is established I'd like to ad a roller mat, I also want a large protein skimmer with room for kalkwasser/calcium reactor, possibly co2 scrubber, uv light etc. Does anyone have suggestions? I have seen some options from pro clear red flex, trigger systems, hmahli, etc...

This being my first build, I would like to buy something prebuilt with some bells and whistles.

 

[Marquarium]

How big is your stand? I'd recommend Bashsea - top of the line builds and designs. Can make something custom too https://bashsea.com/ My lfs carry them but Bashsea is also local to my area

 

[CSAqua]

I went with the Trigger systems triton sump. Not for the triton method I just liked the size of the refugium area and the extra large size for my sikimmer area. I'd say the only drawback I have seen is it seems to be either you get a good size refugium or a roller mat. But I don't see how both would fit well. I just run the filter socks. But amazing build quality with the acrylic and I felt like you got better value for price than some of the really high priced models.

I do highly recommend Pentair Aquatics UV. Probably my best piece of equipment but plan for how large they are. They are significantly bigger than the aqua ultraviolet's.

Skimmer I went with ReefOcto elite 150sss. Seems to be great.

Also running the Clearwater algae scrubber. I would say second best piece of equipment. Really helps keep the display tank clean.

Id say if you want a roller mat find a sump that is designed for one. But I do highly recommend the Pentair UV's and Clearwater scrubbers from experience.

 

[reefer616]

How big is your stand? I'd recommend Bashsea - top of the line builds and designs. Can make something custom too https://bashsea.com/ My lfs carry them but Bashsea is also local to my area

stand height is 36 inches

 

[reefer616]

I went with the Trigger systems triton sump. Not for the triton method I just liked the size of the refugium area and the extra large size for my sikimmer area. I'd say the only drawback I have seen is it seems to be either you get a good size refugium or a roller mat. But I don't see how both would fit well. I just run the filter socks. But amazing build quality with the acrylic and I felt like you got better value for price than some of the really high priced models.

I do highly recommend Pentair Aquatics UV. Probably my best piece of equipment but plan for how large they are. They are significantly bigger than the aqua ultraviolet's.

Skimmer I went with ReefOcto elite 150sss. Seems to be great.

Also running the Clearwater algae scrubber. I would say second best piece of equipment. Really helps keep the display tank clean.

Id say if you want a roller mat find a sump that is designed for one. But I do highly recommend the Pentair UV's and Clearwater scrubbers from experience.

How large is your display tank?
I love the cleanliness of your build! I was curious if I would need the algae scrubber.

 

[CSAqua]

Display is only a 40 breeder. Mainly for size of the room. But I would say the system is about 60 gallons. That sump setup is probably enough for up to 75gal display at least. I went overkill. And I’ve noticed with the chaeto and fuge you probably wouldn’t need the scrubber.

 

[Lex_510]

I went with the Trigger systems triton sump. Not for the triton method I just liked the size of the refugium area and the extra large size for my sikimmer area. I'd say the only drawback I have seen is it seems to be either you get a good size refugium or a roller mat. But I don't see how both would fit well. I just run the filter socks. But amazing build quality with the acrylic and I felt like you got better value for price than some of the really high priced models.

I do highly recommend Pentair Aquatics UV. Probably my best piece of equipment but plan for how large they are. They are significantly bigger than the aqua ultraviolet's.

Skimmer I went with ReefOcto elite 150sss. Seems to be great.

Also running the Clearwater algae scrubber. I would say second best piece of equipment. Really helps keep the display tank clean.

Id say if you want a roller mat find a sump that is designed for one. But I do highly recommend the Pentair UV's and Clearwater scrubbers from experience.

How do you like the 150sss is it the best skimmer for that price. What size sump