what sump size do i need?

[dan76]

hi what size do i need for a 400l tank and for a 800l tank together or what size for each tank separately?



thanks dan

 

[Oddball]

It takes 2.2 gallons of standard 1 1/4" bio-balls (160 sq/ft of surface area) to handle a 100gallon aquarium with an average bio-load (not overcrowded).

 

[ROSS]

640 sq ft for the 400L

1280 sq ft for the 800L

you mite as well buy too more tank's of that size to make a decent sump for a good size bioload, if I'm correct???

 

[Oddball]

Forgot to mention that a "gallon" of bio-balls is an industry standard term for a quantity of 75 1 1/4" bio-balls.

 

[dan76]

are you saying that the sump needs to be the same size as the the tank?

give me a couple of days and i will think about my ideas and i will describe them and we can go from there with your advice .

thanks for your help already guys
dan

 

[dan76]

since i cant edit my posts i have a 160lt 4ft tank and a 70lt 2ft tank iwas hoping to use as sumps.

 

[ROSS]

Forgot to mention that a "gallon" of bio-balls is an industry standard term for a quantity of 75 1 1/4" bio-balls.

that sound's a little better... lol

 

[matthew.]

i'g go for a 100g sump at the very least