55 gl sump or no sump?

[newfish]

on 55gl use a sump or no sump?

I am setting up a 55 after a very long layoff and am not sure if I should set up the tank with an overflow box and sump or just go hob skimmer and canister filer? any input with the this will be helpful

 

[Ba19Ma88]

Sump 100% of the time more water volume is always better

 

[cilyjr]

Do you already have the tank? If so I'd probably hang the junk on the back. But I just don't trust overflow boxes

 

[newfish]

yes I got a 55gl tank non RR and 2x250w mh fixture with 4 t5 and moon lights. for free so I figured id set up a reef gain my last one was 10 years ago so I feel like newbie

 

[cilyjr]

That's cool. You are probably aware of all the disadvantages to a 55 reef tank. Maybe looking into a high end overflow box. I personally prefer a sump . But I still have trouble trusting an overflow box.

 

[newfish]

i don't either a old member drilled my corner unit i had yrs ago he helped me when starting up.

 

[G.T]

Sump all the time. Overflow boxs in my opinion are ok, but as we all know not 100% reliable although i have never had a failure. Drilling a tank is far far better, as long as its not tempered. If you need a tank drilled and dont mind a drive, let me know.

 

[Docstach]

I had a sumpless 55 until I upgraded. It was certainly OK, but if it is possible I think I would try for a sump as well. The choices for skimmers and other equipment is just much bigger.

 

[cilyjr]

Pretty much all standard 55 tanks are tempered on all panels. There some special ones that aren't but they are rare.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

If you could drill I'd recommend the sump. As mentioned, you usually can't on 55s.

I have heard so many horror stories about overflow boxes failing. There is more quality HOB equipment now than there was years ago.

 

[cilyjr]

Personally I'd sell the tank on Craigslist then buy a used 40b.

I feel the 40b is the best tank in that range. Plenty of room, you can drill any side. They are cheap.

 

[Nanoreef15]

Agree. The 55g is the worse tank for reef.

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[Cpage101]

Love my 40B cilyjr is right. Lots of room minimal footprint needed


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[Cpage101]

I have a 55g also but I wish it was. 75 for the width


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