Adding sump tank

[lostboy_cal]

Hi there,

Need some advise.

Currently I have a 4' tank with a back filtration system (purchase 2nd hand) and trying to get a skimmer to support the tank.

But due to the limitation space on the back filtration system, I have problem getting a skimmer to fit on the back. The width is only 11cm and end of the year I may need to shift office therefore will upgrade a new tank with sump. A reefer suggest getting a good hang-on skimmer for the time being but will it be useless when I change to a new tank with sump?

Ok.. the question is

1. Is it advise to get the sump + skimmer and pipe it to the current tank? Any negative effect on this?

2. Get a good skimmer (hang-on) can be use on the sump in the future? Appreciate some Guru can give me some good advise on the brands & model?

For newbies....

PLAN ahead before you purchase... above is a good example for BAD PLANNING...hahahhaha

Cheers

[m12345y]

For newbies....

PLAN ahead before you purchase... above is a good example for BAD PLANNING...hahahhaha

no matter how many times warning are given, such story will just repeat simply because newbies just dont know what they want

[Harlequinmania]

Maybe you can show us some photos here for your current setup?

You can also consider getting a Good hang-on skimmer which is a good way to solve your current space limitation problem, after which you may also transfer it to your sump tank in future setup.. REDSEA hang-in skimmer is a good start , and if you have budget you may consider Deltec skimmer as well..

[jyoon]

Hi Lostboy Bro

Are you having a CR aquarium with back over flow system? If yes, you might need to check also the length for the Hang-on skimmer you intend to use. I have a 3ft CR aquarium and remove 1 back glass plate to accomodate my Deltec MCE 600. I have also added a DIY algea scrubber to help me control algea and PO4.

Happy reefing.

[lostboy_cal]

no matter how many times warning are given, such story will just repeat simply because newbies just dont know what they want

True.... Initial I thought is easy but realize is not after my 8G nano.

Decide to get 4' .... too "kan jung" and overlook certain things.

Well... just take it as a learning process

Somehow troubleshoot is a fun way to learn and getting advise from the experience reefer make us learn more.

[lostboy_cal]

Maybe you can show us some photos here for your current setup?

You can also consider getting a Good hang-on skimmer which is a good way to solve your current space limitation problem, after which you may also transfer it to your sump tank in future setup.. REDSEA hang-in skimmer is a good start , and if you have budget you may consider Deltec skimmer as well..

Will post some pix ASAP. Need to let the skimmer start work as it is the "heart" of the tank.

Actually was considering REEF OCTOPUS after searching from the web. Now will look for more info on both REDSEA & DELTEC.

BTW, is the hang-on skimmer is suppose to place inside or outside the compartment?

[lostboy_cal]

Hi Lostboy Bro

Are you having a CR aquarium with back over flow system? If yes, you might need to check also the length for the Hang-on skimmer you intend to use. I have a 3ft CR aquarium and remove 1 back glass plate to accomodate my Deltec MCE 600. I have also added a DIY algea scrubber to help me control algea and PO4.

Happy reefing.

Bro,

I dun think is a CR aquarium but the design should be similar. Got it 2nd hand from a reefer who customize it.

There are 4 compartment, "Water IN" > "Filter + biohome" > "DSB (just add plants)" > "Water OUT"

Last compartment size is 17" x 4.5" x 18"... hope to find a skimmer to fix the size.

oh yea... what is Algae scrubber? Care to tell me more?

Cheers

[lostboy_cal]

Hi Bro,

Here's the photo of the back compartment.

There are 4 compartment, "Water IN" > "Filter + biohome" > "DSB (just add plants)" > "Water OUT"

Last compartment size is 17" x 4.5" x 18"... hope to find a skimmer to fit the size. For the time being I just place a "life-support system" (old skimmer) to "tong" first.

Here's the display shot... PaiSeh.. hope it look ok . Livestock is from the NANO tank

Hope to hear from you guys on the skimmer

:bow: Thanks

Maybe you can show us some photos here for your current setup?

You can also consider getting a Good hang-on skimmer which is a good way to solve your current space limitation problem, after which you may also transfer it to your sump tank in future setup.. REDSEA hang-in skimmer is a good start , and if you have budget you may consider Deltec skimmer as well..