Is it a good idea to have a sump?

[dirtnitro]

Hi,

I will like to have a sump tank, My display tank is 2 ft by 1ft by 1.5ft height.

My available space for sump is at the side which is 30cm x 20cm, as below my display is my daughter hermit crab

therefore the only place is beside my display tank cabinet.

I was thinking of getting a overflow box and a sump, is this beneficial greatly to my reef tank?

If that is the case, thinking of setting a small sump tank with acrylic sheet as they dun customise such a small tank do they? 1ft by 20cm?

How is the partition of sump it should be? 2 compartment?

Thanks for all your advise

[tunicate]

Hi dirtnitro,

Below info might be helpful.

[DUCADOS]

Definitely it's good to have a sump if your situation allows u to.

There r many advantages to 1 disadvantage that is occupied space.

Easy to maintain (cleaning,changing filter stuff etc)

More water is involve despite having small tank.

Filter system space doesn't eat into your main tank thus allow u to keep more fishes as there's more space.

Better filtration system.

Cooler in water temperature due to there's water flow.

[dirtnitro]

Thanks will custom make a 1 ft tank any recommendation?And overflow box? And return pump and design?

[DUCADOS]

Go kelantan lane. This shop name kwang ling framemaker.

Uncle friendly,price reasonable (cheap)

Workmanship good. (base on the price u paid)

Dunno anything pm me...

[tropic]

bring a simple sketch if you have something in mind. he will do the rest..lol.

[tunicate]

Thanks will custom make a 1 ft tank any recommendation?And overflow box? And return pump and design?

Be extra careful with overflow box. If siphon breaks for any reason, you'll get flooding.

You mentioned "My available space for sump is at the side which is 30cm x 20cm".

The sump needs to be sitting lower than your display tank for the siphon to work. Meaning the piping after the overflow box should be sending water DOWNWARDS to your sump. You'll need to get the measurement right 1st before you start.

[dirtnitro]

Thanks, erm tunze overflow box reliable? Will sketch out and hopefully can get it done up befre CNY. Btw, nw my tank is 3 mnth old by adding a sump with LR will it affect my display tank livestock n coral? Yes my display tank on top and putting a sump below by at the side not directly below display tank

[dirtnitro]

Another question I will like to put refugim is it necessary to put live sand in sump? Following the design of this link

http://www.melevsreef.com/sump.html

[tunicate]

Thanks, erm tunze overflow box reliable?Btw, nw my tank is 3 mnth old by adding a sump with LR will it affect my display tank livestock n coral?

While searching the forum on "tunze overflow", I came across this thread which may interest you.

Btw, nw my tank is 3 mnth old by adding a sump with LR will it affect my display tank livestock n coral?

If properly done, it should have an overall positive effect on your livestock, but do take into account of time, effort, $$, & aesthetics factors. It works out differently for every reefer.

[tunicate]

Another question I will like to put refugim is it necessary to put live sand in sump? Following the design of this link

http://www.melevsreef.com/sump.html

There's not much room in a 1 foot sump which you're planning to have. I don't think putting sand in there is going to help much.