Newly setup 2 ft tank

[Tanga]

Hi Seniors

I,m newbie just setup my 2ft tank yesterday. I have some question regarding sump set up, can any kind soul tell me how to make a sump.

1. what are the equipment needed

2. any web site giving full detail of diy sump

My 2ft tank setup

tank 2x1x1.5

filter dymax (hang on)

internal filter (mechanical)

4x t5 light 2 white 2 blue

Thanks

[blueheaven]

Well there are many types of sumps and it all depends what you want to use it for.

Some people incorporate a refugium while some use it to hold the equipments. Its better to do more reading up on the different designs and choose one that most fits you.

Here's a good webby to check out www.melevsreef.com

[Kelmen]

For simplest, you should have at least 3 compartments in sump; skimmer, (mechanical and\or biological) filter media, and return water.

I would recommend at least 4 compartments, with the additional one as the "refugium". You can grow plant here, or treat it as temp storage for some fishs, like "resting" place, or "prison"

[Tanga]

I want to set up a minimal sump set up because of vit m problem. If I want to set up a reef tank but with the equipment I have now I don't think it will be sufficient. I look at the pasar malam thread but I feel a bit lost. Can anybody tell me what equipment I need to buy it would be better if you could state the part name and how much, so roughly I will know what I'm gonna need.

[johntanjm]

my advise, if u do not have a deep enough pocket, maybe wait out and don't go into it first. wait out. you will save yourself more money in the long run and also you needn't cause any LS to suffer. this hobby will always be here for you. don't rush.

[Jameshong]

my advise, if u do not have a deep enough pocket, maybe wait out and don't go into it first. wait out. you will save yourself more money in the long run and also you needn't cause any LS to suffer. this hobby will always be here for you. don't rush.

Wow...bro...2005 post leh. ...by now he may be build a 4ft tank liao !

[johntanjm]

this is funny! hahahaha I didn't check the date lar.

[Softice]

hahaha....so funny...lol