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sumps or not
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:47 pm
by lowrider
that is the
on a 75 gal do u have to have a sump or can u use a hang on back filter thanx in advance for any input
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:07 pm
by DrHank
You don't have to have a sump but it does give you more options. It allows you to have the heater, skimmer and even a fuge neatly contained and out of site under the stand. Your primary filtration on most salt water tanks is the live rock. A good skimmer is needed to remove dissolved organics. There are many more choices with a sump that there are in HOB skimmers.
IMO, I wouldn't set up a 75 gallon without a sump. If you are thinking of canister filters, let me caution you that they tend to generate more nitrates than you would want in anything other than a fish only or possibly FOWLR.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:11 pm
by sb1227
I have to say yes on the sump as well. Especially on tanks that size or bigger. Consider the oxygenation factor as well, they're just good all the way around.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:32 pm
by lowrider
so how big of a sump do i need for a 75
or is it better just to make my on
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:08 pm
by DrHank
Il.'ve got a 20 long on my 65 gallon and it's working fine. I'd probably recommend a 29 for a 75 gallon (only because it's a foot longer).
sump
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:09 pm
by redpheonix
i think that a 30 long or even a 40 long would work grat for you and would give a good bit of space for refugium and an in sump protein skimmer. i think the 29 might be a little tall for the stand.
lowrider
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:41 pm
by lowrider
thanx for all the info i have no clue about the sumps and how it works i need to read up on this so i can get a idea what im geting myself into
thanx u all