Sump Big Enough??

[rtoycrow]

Well i have either a 220 gal or 240 gal (not really sure) oceanic tank i am working on getting started right now. I have a 125 gallon fowlr now that has been up and running for about a year and half with no problems but this will be my first tank with a sump. I am planning on running 2 closed loop for water circulation and i have a old 55 gallon tank i am planning on making into a sump. I have been reading a good many post and have found a couple of good diagrams and photos for making my sump. Now i was wondering if this size tank is ok to use as my sump for this size tank. Any other tips or suggestions would be great.

 

[ifirefight]

LxWxH divided by 231 will give you you exact tank size... As far as the sump goes...the bigger the better. If you can fit a larger one in,then I would go with the larger one. Just because you have a 55 to use...doesnt mean you should ( just to save money) Go big the first time and you wont be sorry in the longrun.

 

[matt b]

I have a 40 breeder on my 180 and it works just fine. So IMO a 55 would work. But if you can fit something bigger then thats better but its not needed.

 

[bravanc]

bigger is better but you can get away with smaller because i have a smaller one and it works well for me.