Can your sump be too big?
A sump pit can be neither too small nor too large. A sump pit that’s too large will also likely be too deep – and therein lies the problem. If your sump pit reaches deep below the floor, then it’s gathering much more water than it needs to – and it’s forcing your pump to work longer and harder to pump water out.
How much flow does a nano reef need?
Red Sea MAX NANO Features
| Specification | Description | MAX® NANO |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting control | Wi-Fi based system compatible with all iOS, Android, and Wi-Fi enabled Mac or PC. | √ |
| Total circulation lph (gph) | Hidden circulation pump | 1 x 950 (240gph) |
| Protein skimmer | Water flow | 180 Lph (46gph) |
| Air flow | 60 Lph (15gph) |
Do I need sump for Nano tank?
PF-Nano HOB Overflow Adding a sump to a tank will allow you to hide equipment and while adding water volume making your tank more stable. Traditional overflows require you to drill holes in your aquarium where Eshopps PF HOB overflows use…
What is a Chaeto reactor?
The Reef Octopus Algae Reactor is a natural filter which utilizes macroalgae like Chaetomorpha to absorb and remove algae-producing nutrients from your aquarium’s water. As macro algae grows, it will consume nutrients in the water. Once you harvest the macro algae, the nutrients are then removed from your system.
How does a hob refugium work?
In a refugium you grow algae in a controlled environment outside of your tank to “eat” the nitrates and CO2. The algae in turn also adds O2 to the system through photosynthesis. Now, the second part to this system is a sump.
What size sump do I need for a 210 gallon tank?
I miss spoke, it is a 210 gallon but the dimensions are 72″ x 24″ x 30″. NKAWTG, for those who know. A standard 75 or 90 would be my vote. I would go with the 90 gallon sump but if you can get 125 gallon sump then you will be extra happy.