sump size for a 75g

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  1. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Hello
    What size sump should I get for my 75g. My 75g is 3ft long. I'm able to fit a 10g tank through the door. Also, what is the best HOB overflow? So 1" ft long 1" high.
     
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  3. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    I have a 30 gal. sump on my 70 gallon tank.
     
  4. Seano Hermano

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    I would go with the largest sump you can fit. a 20 long should be alright. You may have to turn it in order to get it through the door. Will the refugium be separate? Like AM said, you could go with a 30g as well.
     
  5. 2in10

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    10 gallon would work but more is better for more stability. Whatever the largest you could get in there would be best. Post a pic with the door(s) open so we can give you better suggestions. If you can remove a brace you could get a larger sump in. If you can squeeze a 20 in there that would be great.
     
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    If you put it in the door at an angle then turn it(once in the stand) I think you could fit a 20g Long under the DT.
     
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  9. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Ok, I got a 20g cracked to test that. What is the best hob overflow?
     
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  11. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Is
    PF-800 8" x 3" x 10" H Up to 125 gallons Single 800 gph
    Good? Or should I get the other ones rated at 1600gph
    So this means I need this pump
    http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4590&rel=1
    Md12
     
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