I built a sump for my 135 reef ready tank (I use it for cichlids). The sump is two 20 gallon tubs connected with a 9" tube (tube is 4" wide - no siphon, tubs drilled in the sides). I built two wet/dry filters (one for each side) out of sterilite latch boxes and a soldering iron. The mechanical area is 12.7 quarts followed by a 24 quart (6 gallon) box of pot scrubbers and bio balls in each. Both work great. Two Mag 7's for the return.
I am now getting a 210 gallon tank (which means the 135 is going) and wondering if I need to change the sump at all. The new tank has the same size holes and overflows at both ends, so all that is fine. What parts can I keep and which do I need to upgrade? If I have to build a new one it will be the same, simple concept, only larger (except It'll probably be one piece - it's only two pieces to accommodate the funky stand for the 135 - but it'll fit great under the 210 as is).
I am now getting a 210 gallon tank (which means the 135 is going) and wondering if I need to change the sump at all. The new tank has the same size holes and overflows at both ends, so all that is fine. What parts can I keep and which do I need to upgrade? If I have to build a new one it will be the same, simple concept, only larger (except It'll probably be one piece - it's only two pieces to accommodate the funky stand for the 135 - but it'll fit great under the 210 as is).
