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    arkansasboy Reefer Wannabe

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    I keep reading about sumps and I am curious what the purpose is. I have an idea but I thought I would ask the pros. And how do you build one? I only have a 20 gal tank so would I need one? And what is a sump/refugium?
     
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    A sump is a way to add stability to your system by increasing water volume, and adding a place to hide your equipment. You don't have to have a sump on a 20 gallon, but there is no reason you can't. I have a 20 gallon tank (filled about 3/4s up) that I use as a sump for my 30 gallon.
     
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    arkansasboy Reefer Wannabe

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    So you use the sump for your filter and just pump water via plumbing through the system?
     
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    Yep. The sump will have all your filtering needs.
     
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    +1 everyone. Plus you can put chaeto in there to help keep nitrates down.
     
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    +1 on what they are ..
    on a 20 you don't NEED one but it wouldnt hurt you to have one..:D
     
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    My 20 just has a modded aquaclear 70 filter and it works wonders. It has strong flow and a lot of space for any chemical additives like chemipure. I recommend one!
     
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    Remember the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
     
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    +1 Ryan
     
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    That link wasnt any good. Got a 404.
     
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