CA2OR Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I am curious as to where the line is on filtration. I am considering adding 2x10g tanks to my current sump set up giving me about 50g worth of filtration on a 60g display. I would have LRR in both 10's....one as a xenia and gsp tank and the other with macro algae. I would leave my skimmer in my sump along with UV sterlizer. The plan would be to pump from sump into 1st 10, overrflow into 2nd, and also into return chamber of sump. That is the idea anyway....do you have any that might work better? Is that too many tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 the line is determined by your bioload and where the source of your nitrates is comming from. there is no real rule of thumb. i am running a 40ish gallon refugium on a 120gallon system and its got a very heavy bio load, the swc skimmer is rated for near 200 gallons and its working its butt off, the refugium is lighted 14 hours a day during the evening hours and it grows 4 kinds of macro algae which gets pruned monthly and about 15 mangrove trees. my nitrates stay between 1-5ppm all the time with 10-15% water changes ever 1-2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 you do plan on upgrading later too so this is a good start to that also. Maybe a bit over kill on the 60 but not too outrageous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Is there any risk? How is this going to flow back in without drilling sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Is there any risk? How is this going to flow back in without drilling sump? I can help ya with a plan when I come out on Saturday and show ya how it needs to be set up to work properly based on what your wanting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 why not get a rubbermaid tub that's 60 or so gallons and use as a sump, you can then partition it off for skimmer, rock, sand, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 As long as you can get the plumbing sorted out I don't see any problems doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 sounds like you need to become a member of the 40b club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 why not get a rubbermaid tub that's 60 or so gallons and use as a sump' date=' you can then partition it off for skimmer, rock, sand, etc[/quote'] I think he wants it hidden inside of something. Otherwise that is a good way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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