Starting new 90g tank, type of filter??

[usaf_ric]

Ok, so I have a 55g sw reef tank, but we are starting up a new 90g, which will be a fish only tank. I know the best filter is lr and ls, but we are going with mostly ls/some live rock (about 30 lbs). Here is what I have been racking my brain about... I would love to have a sump, but my tank isnt drilled, and cycle is almost done. I have looked at alot of sites, and I cannot understand how to make my own sump (two reasons, I cant find a list of items needed to make a sump, the breakdown of the components themselves, and my limited space under the tank). If someone could just list down the parts I need for a non-drilled tank, I can DIY. Probably I will need to use two seperate tanks because of the lack of space under my tank. thanks everyone, and happy turkey day!

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by usaf_ric
Ok, so I have a 55g sw reef tank, but we are starting up a new 90g, which will be a fish only tank. I know the best filter is lr and ls, but we are going with mostly ls/some live rock (about 30 lbs). Here is what I have been racking my brain about... I would love to have a sump, but my tank isnt drilled, and cycle is almost done. I have looked at alot of sites, and I cannot understand how to make my own sump (two reasons, I cant find a list of items needed to make a sump, the breakdown of the components themselves, and my limited space under the tank). If someone could just list down the parts I need for a non-drilled tank, I can DIY. Probably I will need to use two seperate tanks because of the lack of space under my tank. thanks everyone, and happy turkey day!

You will need this stuf.
look up (CR1511 CPR CS50 Overflow Box)
And then look up (sump setup)
and a punp to move the water back to dt.

 

[kclester]

how much will this cost im in need of knowing how to do this myself

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by kclester
how much will this cost im in need of knowing how to do this myself

tank $100-150 or make it $$$?
overflow box on line $75-100
pump mag 7 $75-100
hose $10-15
my best gess is $350-400
but buy used and make tank will save a lot...

 

[matt b]

or u can just buy 1 i have a pro flex refugium for my 55 for only 350 and its rated for 200gal and im sure it will work for ur tank