What size sump tank

[BadOleRoss]

A sump that reminds me of my saltwater days! Plants in the sump to eat up the nitrates! I am not a fan of bioballs or scrubbies either!

 

[TStephens]

Actually 1/4 is smaller than 1/3, but with an efficient design, 1/10 will even work (I've been doing it for years). It's better to go with 1/3 or larger.

I know that, I suggested 1/3 first as its the more prefered size. Im using a 55 on my 225 because its the biggest I had.

 

[Err]

A sump that reminds me of my saltwater days! Plants in the sump to eat up the nitrates! I am not a fan of bioballs or scrubbies either!

Thats what I'm talking about, there arent any boi balls or scrubbies in natural habbitats, but there are always plants have faith in mother nature and you might be supprised, I cant wait to get my project rolling and sell my canister.

 

[chesterthehero]

this has turned into a big pile of bad/stupid/half wrong info...

 

[spwd]

And stupid pointless posts^.
If your going to say stuff like that chester,at least give us the correct info please,not just flame everybody?


Steve

 

[swampy_2]

Actually 1/4 is smaller than 1/3, but with an efficient design, 1/10 will even work (I've been doing it for years). It's better to go with 1/3 or larger.

Well said.

Actually, you have a 180g tank. The formula is LxWxDx7.5

180 g tank and a 60g sump = a 240g system