Too big?

OK, I found a local source for plexiglass. Since I'm looking at building a Large sump in the basement for the 300 it looks like I can build a 96x34x18 sump/refug/propogation if I max the use of the plex I'll need to buy for the sump I originally planned. If I did my math right, that works out to a total volume around 240 gal. for overflow capacity and around 180+ operational.

Am I loopy for going that route? I was only looking for sump in the 120 gross range. Bigger is better, but 240/180? : I like overkill and can't see any major disadvantages aside from needing to change more water to hit a specific percentage, but...?

So, will someone out there shoot some holes in this for me? The little voices in my head are having too much fun with the prospect of a 240 gal sump.

Thanks,

Bruce

 

no holes here. i can't see you having to do more water changes just larger ones

You could divide it out and have a section as a fuge.

J

 

Only problem I see is a fuge needs a slow flow, and if you are propping SPS coral, they need pretty strong flow.... ;D

 

Have you thought about adding a water change holding tank into the mix. Once you get to 500+ gallons, it might be nice to have a 50 or 60 gallon tank that you could mix water in and have it plummed into the main system. Might help expedite the process. Someone put a link up the other day to a site in Oregon where this guy had a set up like that for his large tank. It was really cool! I will see if I can find it and get back to you.

 

It is www.oregonreef.com

 

Yes, I mentioned an integrated water change/making station on a older thread. Iwas going to put a barrel on a table over the sump and an extra drain that feeds right into the basement's drain.

Thanks for the link.

 

OMG I just visited the link! Someone stop me before I go that far!

BTW, that is just wild.

 

Details details...

Good point

Hmmm, 3 return pipes with t valves feeding the skimmer, refug, and prop should do.

BTW, I plan on basing the design on Melvin's 115 monster.

 

Did you check out the 'worm incedent' on Oregon reef? Blech!

 

Yeah..I forget who originally posted that link, but it blew me away too!!