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kylewest · 07/09/2012, 12:58 PM

I've had a 120 gallon tank setup in my office for 3-4 months now. I'm loving everything about it except the noise and "salt creep" (I think that's what it's called when you open the cabinet then need to wipe down all the salt that has splashed up out of the sump. I think I can solve / reduce both with a sump cover.

Tank: 120 gallon reef
Sump: Eshopps RS-200 (http://www.eshopps.com/?page=RS_200)
Skimmer: Octopus XS-200

So ...

1. Is covering your sump a good idea? I know that I need oxygen / water to meet but am thinking that a non-air-tight lid plus the skimmer will take care of that.

2. Is there a company that makes covers for these sumps or do I need to design it myself?

Thanks for helping the newb,

Kyle

07/09/2012, 12:58 PM	#1
kylewest Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 45	Should I Cover My Sump (covered sump)? I've had a 120 gallon tank setup in my office for 3-4 months now. I'm loving everything about it except the noise and "salt creep" (I think that's what it's called when you open the cabinet then need to wipe down all the salt that has splashed up out of the sump. I think I can solve / reduce both with a sump cover. Tank: 120 gallon reef Sump: Eshopps RS-200 (http://www.eshopps.com/?page=RS_200) Skimmer: Octopus XS-200 So ... 1. Is covering your sump a good idea? I know that I need oxygen / water to meet but am thinking that a non-air-tight lid plus the skimmer will take care of that. 2. Is there a company that makes covers for these sumps or do I need to design it myself? Thanks for helping the newb, Kyle