2 tanks 1 sump

[aceer15]

What should I know when doing this?
I have a 40 breeder DT and a 25 frag tank. I want to plumb them all into my 15gallon sump.

What should I be weary of/know? I want to use one return to power everything, would 2 returns work?

Any advice/experience?


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[Justin]

I'm very interested in this as well as I have a spare 15 high for LPS and Zoas that I would like to plumb into my existing 40 breeder system. Some watchouts so far from my own planning are:

Make sure the return pump can pump up the extra water coming from the second tank
Check to make sure you have plenty of flood space in your sump when the power goes out. From my thoughts, you will have twice as much water flooding the sump if you keep your overflows/ returns at the same height as the original tank; meaning you will need almost twice as much available flood room in your sump for the extra water.

I am curious on what others feel are watchouts

[aceer15]

Sam here. Right now I know I'm going to have to replace my return pump which isn't a big deal.

The flood space shouldn't be too big of a deal; I'd like to get some opinions though b/c I know some people on here have done this.

[aceer15]

bump anyone??

[aceer15]

Come on, I know there's some on here we two tanks plumbed into one


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[BBQHILLBILLY]

How much sw do you have in the sump for your skimmer? How much sw is in your sump before you plumb 2 tanks? just curious

[aceer15]

I've got about 13-14 running, probably 1/4 gallon for the skimmer and it'll hold 20 comfortably before worry


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[BBQHILLBILLY]

do you have a pic of the sump

[aceer15]

Sure do! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/20/y9etyda9.jpg


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[aceer15]

Bump


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