Sump Tank help

[hungvanvo]

I got 250Gal past two week for $70. it is not leak but I will reseal it because it old tank and it sit outside for 3 years. I want to try to build a sump tank but I don't know how big it should I need 40Gal??? I will have 2 XP4 run with this sump. Please help

[troy tucker]

Nice pickup! I would go bigger on the sump. 55 to 75g. lots of medea room.

[hungvanvo]

Thank you Troy . I have one 55 Gal I might use it. Also, you think if I run 2 of 40 Gal sum will be better???

[mistahoo]

One sump is better than two. Less headaches unless you want to drill them and attach them with bulkheads. I'd say get the biggest sump that'll fit under your stand. I have a 50gal sump on my 210gal and I'm still not impressed. I plan to get a canister to help with that.

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[hungvanvo]

Thank, I will use my 55 Gal with 2 XP4 support.

[jeb102385]

I'd say sell the xp4s and do a 75 gallon sump

[New_Cichlid11]

yea get a 75g and put it under the sump

[BrAin]

Keep an eye out for scratched up 75 gallons. I got mine for $50 bucks and put it under my 200.

[Hangman]

Depends on what you want to do with the tank, but I find that a 55 is too narrow to be a good sump, especially with saltwater where some of the larger (wider) Protein skimmers have problems fitting inside.

[mistahoo]

If you wait long enough, you can find 75gal tanks for $30 or even for free.

[hungvanvo]

Thank you for support, I think I will go with my old 55 Gal and I hope I will done by next month. I will post some pics when it done. Thank