I dont know anything about sumps!
 

The title says it all. I am setting up a new 73 gallon FOWLR aquarium and was wondering if I should put a sump in? It has three holes drilled in the bottom. What good do sumps do? How do you set them up? What would I use to build it? Thanks.

Matt

Try using the search function to the left, it can be very helpful. :biggrin: Here are a few links to get you started.

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewto...highlight=sump

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewto...highlight=sump

Christy :)

sumps are good for water changes. They also add more water volume to your tank. You can use older tanks or rubber maid tubs. Sumps can hold all your Pumps, Heater and skimmers so there is no need for them in the tank. Basically makes your tank clean and free of the crap u need. :razz:

I will expand a little more
water changes>>>easier to change- pull out old or pour in new
more volume>>>greater volume to allow for fluctuations and such
equipment>>>everything goes into your sump thus no more eyesore's in the tank
also oxyginating the water bigtime

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Sumps are great if you can handle the extra work in setting one up. Also they are a bit expensive to start up, with new plumbing and return pump etc. Well worth it IMO.

While we're talking about sumps I too don't have one yet and am debating as I am concerned about the noise levels. Should I be concerned?
Snap

It depends on how you have your sump setup. Its trickier IMO to quiet down sumps that have a lot of flow going through them.

sumps
 

www.wetwebmedia.com

check out this site it has lots of info on everything I just started a new tank a while back with a sump pm if i can help a little.

Sweet thanks for all the help!

Matt

This site might help too
http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html