Sump Question

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  1. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    I had made my own sump its a 10 gallon sump right now, I was wondering if a upgade to a 20 gallon long would be better?
     
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  2. coloradoReef

    coloradoReef 3reef Sponsor

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    I believe the more water volume the better.
    Do you have a reef tank?
    If so you should ad a little fuge:)
     
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  3. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Yes I have a 55 Gallon Reef, Also I wanted to make a fuge but im going to need a bigger sump because my sump is 10 gallons.Would a 20 gallon long be good?
     
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  4. coloradoReef

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    Yes a 20L would work good:)
     
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  5. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    I use a 20 gallon fuge on my 72 gallon tank. A 20 long on a 55 would be perfect. The 20L are nice because they fit under most stands and have a nice large footprint.
     
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  6. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Alright thanx for the help =]
     
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  7. piezopaul

    piezopaul Bristle Worm

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    20l would be plenty. I used 20l as a sump on a 75 for a year and it worked quite well.- Paul
     
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  8. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Post some pics of your setup. Maybe we can offer some advice or improvement ideas?
     
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  9. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Alright let me take some pics really fast brb
     
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  10. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Alright this is my 55 gallon Reef
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    And this is my sump (needs alil water)
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