1 sump - 2 tanks?

[ucng]

i was just wondering if connecting 2 different tank into 1 large sump would be a good idea? Is this just a stupid idea cause it would transfer diesease and the like. the 2 tanks are a 125 gallon and a 200 gallon. Thanks
ucng

 

[frnchjeep]

It is easy to do. You need 2 pumps and you NEED to QT before new additions.

 

[nubz]

im gad you asked... i want to do it with my reef tanks to stabilize my temp and salinity. its a better idea with smaller SW tanks to keep dissolved nutrients down

 

[ucng]

wait so you basically saying that it would work?, but i should quarantine any fish beforehand and keep the water clean right? just making sure. Thanks

 

[Bderick67]

It is easy to do. You need 2 pumps and you NEED to QT before new additions.

Why would you need two pumps?

 

[stevenrox]

i got the same question

 

[frnchjeep]

I guess you don't KNEED two, it can be done with ball valves, I just prefer to have one pump per tank.

 

[Pharaoh]

I run 8 tanks off of one sump. I save a lot of space on filtration.

 

[Mr. Grumpy Gills]

its a good idea. it simplifies fish keeping.

 

[Geoey]

my lfs runs 12 tanks per sup one pump each sump.