WMAS Discussion Forum : sump or wet n dry?? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:16:21 +0000 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:11:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=63511 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : I did all of the above on my current...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516902&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516902 Author: improdigal
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 6:11pm

I did all of the above on my current one... I'm not sure if that's a bad idea though... I have a bio-ball Sump with a small protein skimmer, a RDP Refugium, currently side-by-side with my main tank, and then also a canister filter that came with my new tank. 

I filled the canister with bio-wheels, carbon, and filter foam.  I worry a bit about the carbon as I'm not sure at what point that will suck up enough nitrates that my reef will start to starve.
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:11:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516902&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516902 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : Thanks everyone for there help...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516876&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516876 Author: sniper1js
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 2:14pm

Thanks everyone for there help will take all into consideration. Thanks mark for the links]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:14:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516876&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516876 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : Aloha Justin,I would definitely...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516860&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516860 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 12:06pm

Aloha Justin,

I would definitely do a sump with an RDP Refugium. Here is a link to my story about how an RDP Refugium made a huge difference for me:  "RDP Refugium" also see "Saving my Reef"

FYI, wet/dry trickle filters often cause a very high nitrate level that is hard to counteract.

I add my voice to going on the Reef Tour, an awesome way to see lot's of hobbyist tanks and to pick their brains for ideas.

Mahalo,
Mark Hug
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:06:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516860&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516860 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : Bigger the better. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516859&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516859 Author: JBeck
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 11:50am

Bigger the better.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:50:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516859&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516859 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : I would suggest a large sump with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516836&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516836 Author: ClownFishAddict
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 9:29am

I would suggest a large sump with refugium for a 300gal maybe a 75 gallon or a 90 gallon tank and install baffles in it.
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:29:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516836&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516836 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : The reef tour is in a few weeks....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516829&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516829 Author: love2skiutah
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 8:32am

The reef tour is in a few weeks.  You should come up that day and come see a dozen tanks and see what people have.  ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:32:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516829&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516829 <![CDATA[sump or wet n dry?? : Hey every one I&#039;m setting...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516825&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516825 Author: sniper1js
Subject: 63511
Posted: April 07 2013 at 8:04am

Hey every one I'm setting up a 300 gallon tank. What's everyone's ideas on sumps.. also post pics of what you have if you don't mind thanks.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:04:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63511&PID=516825&title=sump-or-wet-n-dry#516825