Min practicle tank size for Triton Method

Pokerman11 · 04/20/2018, 07:15 AM

Going to put together a new build. All new equipment except will use my Apex.

This is a tank for my home office, so my space is not as large as my main DT area (I run a 90 with 45g fuge in my living room.)

This is going to be for a SPS dominate tank. Going to go with the
Triton Method.

Would a standard 55 be too small for triton method? This needs to be a entirely contained system, with sump /fuge / skimmer / dosers / ATO / Apex etc all under the tank in cabinet.

Am I trying to do to much in a standard cabinet for a 55 or should I go bigger?

hijinks · 04/20/2018, 07:20 AM

Any tank size will work for Triton but if you are worried about cost then its cheaper to continue water changes on smaller tanks then run triton.

If cost is no issue when you compare triton to water changes then any tank size is fine.

Pokerman11 · 04/20/2018, 07:44 AM

This is not a cost issue -This is more of a space issue. Will all the stuff practically fit?

A 55 gal standard stand is 14w x 50L x 30H anybody fitting a triton method in there?

mcgyvr · 04/20/2018, 08:05 AM

Your post really isn't clear on what size DT you plan to use..
Is the 55G supposed to be the display tank? If so most would recommend against the dimensions of a 55G as its really pretty narrow front to back..

If you mean 55G sump then...
A standard 55g sump should be more than sufficient to house a skimmer and macro section..

Per the Triton system they recommend a fuge area of 10-20% of the main tank volume..
As your main tank is ???? ok.. I can't answer anymore based on lack of details..

Pokerman11 · 04/20/2018, 08:34 AM

I'm thinking of using a 55G as the DT. This would be a standard 55g
48" x 13" x 21"

Then using a standard 55G display cabinet. 30'' H x 50'' W x 15.75'' D

I'm just worried that all the equipment for a Triton method will not fit into this cabinet.

Anybody done it?

mcgyvr · 04/20/2018, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pokerman11

I'm thinking of using a 55G as the DT. This would be a standard 55g
48" x 13" x 21"

Then using a standard 55G display cabinet. 30'' H x 50'' W x 15.75'' D

I'm just worried that all the equipment for a Triton method will not fit into this cabinet.

Anybody done it?

AFAIK.. The Triton method requires a skimmer and a macro fuge of 10-20% of your display tank volume.. Thats all the equipment it mandates..
That is achievable in virtually any size tank/cabinet..
What other equipment do you think you need?

I still say the 55G is a horrible size for a reef tank..

tthouston · 04/20/2018, 10:42 AM

IMO, set up the XL chaeto creator is better than the in the sump and it takes less space. Use the sump's space for something else.
Put couple Marine Pure blocks in that space of your sump then that is win win for everything.

mcgyvr · 04/20/2018, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tthouston

IMO, set up the XL chaeto creator is better than the in the sump and it takes less space. Use the sump's space for something else.

Pretty sure that would violate the basic beliefs of the Triton system..
They require 10x flowrate through a macro cluster of 10-20% tank volume..

But I'm not sure what this "XL Chaeto Creator" is..
Google brings up nothing really..

Lsufan · 04/20/2018, 07:25 PM

I prefer a 40 breeder over a standard 55. I would rather the 18” depth of the 40 breeder over the 13” of the 55. I would rather the extra depth over extra foot in length.

If the depth of the tank is what is causing your space issues then a 55 can work with a minimalist scape. I’m not familiar with Triton method so I will let someone else comment on that

fishbox · 04/21/2018, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lsufan

I prefer a 40 breeder over a standard 55. I would rather the 18” depth of the 40 breeder over the 13” of the 55. I would rather the extra depth over extra foot in length.

If the depth of the tank is what is causing your space issues then a 55 can work with a minimalist scape. I’m not familiar with Triton method so I will let someone else comment on that

Agreed! The 40B has way better dimensions. Not only for aquascaping, but also room for fish to swim around.

tthouston · 04/21/2018, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Pretty sure that would violate the basic beliefs of the Triton system..
They require 10x flowrate through a macro cluster of 10-20% tank volume..

But I'm not sure what this "XL Chaeto Creator" is..
Google brings up nothing really..

Sorry, I spell wrong...Reactor

Most of the people said using reator more effective than in the sump and using reator doesn't require 20% tank volume and most of the expert said chaeto require low flow.
Here is a link to buy complete package XL Chaeto reator and you can questions to them if needed.
https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...FIFRAS-vi.html

tthouston · 04/21/2018, 08:00 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvrWqqaMiyM

04/20/2018, 07:15 AM	#1
Pokerman11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 221	Min practicle tank size for Triton Method Going to put together a new build. All new equipment except will use my Apex. This is a tank for my home office, so my space is not as large as my main DT area (I run a 90 with 45g fuge in my living room.) This is going to be for a SPS dominate tank. Going to go with the Triton Method. Would a standard 55 be too small for triton method? This needs to be a entirely contained system, with sump /fuge / skimmer / dosers / ATO / Apex etc all under the tank in cabinet. Am I trying to do to much in a standard cabinet for a 55 or should I go bigger?

04/20/2018, 08:05 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Your post really isn't clear on what size DT you plan to use.. Is the 55G supposed to be the display tank? If so most would recommend against the dimensions of a 55G as its really pretty narrow front to back.. If you mean 55G sump then... A standard 55g sump should be more than sufficient to house a skimmer and macro section.. Per the Triton system they recommend a fuge area of 10-20% of the main tank volume.. As your main tank is ???? ok.. I can't answer anymore based on lack of details.. __________________ Who me?

04/20/2018, 07:25 PM	#9
Lsufan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,410	I prefer a 40 breeder over a standard 55. I would rather the 18” depth of the 40 breeder over the 13” of the 55. I would rather the extra depth over extra foot in length. If the depth of the tank is what is causing your space issues then a 55 can work with a minimalist scape. I’m not familiar with Triton method so I will let someone else comment on that Last edited by Lsufan; 04/20/2018 at 07:33 PM.

04/20/2018, 07:20 AM	#2
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	Any tank size will work for Triton but if you are worried about cost then its cheaper to continue water changes on smaller tanks then run triton. If cost is no issue when you compare triton to water changes then any tank size is fine.

04/20/2018, 07:44 AM	#3
Pokerman11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 221	This is not a cost issue -This is more of a space issue. Will all the stuff practically fit? A 55 gal standard stand is 14w x 50L x 30H anybody fitting a triton method in there?

04/20/2018, 08:34 AM	#5
Pokerman11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 221	I'm thinking of using a 55G as the DT. This would be a standard 55g 48" x 13" x 21" Then using a standard 55G display cabinet. 30'' H x 50'' W x 15.75'' D I'm just worried that all the equipment for a Triton method will not fit into this cabinet. Anybody done it?

04/20/2018, 10:42 AM	#7
tthouston Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 128	IMO, set up the XL chaeto creator is better than the in the sump and it takes less space. Use the sump's space for something else. Put couple Marine Pure blocks in that space of your sump then that is win win for everything.

04/21/2018, 08:00 AM	#12
tthouston Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 128	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvrWqqaMiyM