sumps please help??

[rebelprettyboy]

Well I have a 55 gallon tank and I have an extra 10 gallon tank and I wanna make a sump with it. Can someplease please list the times I need to buy for me pleasE?> I have no clue on how to make them either so can someone please tell me how?? and is a 10 gallon sump good for a 55 gallon tank?? can you purchase a sump system already set up

 

[wyvern]

Look in the Archives and FAQ. Look for: What goes under the tank. Infact, you can find the answer to most of your questions in the archives.

 

[myreef05]

I would go bigger than a 10. You will not be able to use more than 1/3rd or so because in the event of a power failure the return water from the display will overflow that small of a tank. A 29 gallon or larger would be better.

 

[trainfever]

I agree, go with at least a 20 for your sump. I would keep the 10 as a hospital tank.