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Pike614
07/19/2007, 07:50 PM
I am considering a 180 or 210 reef upgrade and would like to know if a 75g sump would be enough for these systems.
Thanks!
rudyr03
07/19/2007, 08:05 PM
seems fine to me my friend had a 75 on a 225 gallon tank
poppin_fresh
07/19/2007, 08:07 PM
It depends on the space you have, the equipment you want to place in it. Do you want to place the return pump, skimmer, 'fuge all with in? I believe if properly planned I think that a 75 would be fine for a 180/210.
Pike614
07/19/2007, 08:13 PM
at this point I plan for the pumps to be external, although in sump might be an option.
Dubbin1
07/19/2007, 08:28 PM
A 75g tank will be plenty big enough.
Pike614
07/19/2007, 08:40 PM
can you recommend a site to help me with sump design?
scotmc
07/19/2007, 08:46 PM
www.melevsreef.com
Dubbin1
07/19/2007, 08:52 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10375811#post10375811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
can you recommend a site to help me with sump design?

Check the DIY section of this site ;)
drummereef
07/19/2007, 09:35 PM
A 75g would be a great size. You might want to consider a Rubbermaid stock tank if you have the room. ;)