sunp for 20 gallon?

[Toam]

could someone please explain to me the setup and useage of a sump on a 20 gallon saltwater? I'm really new to saltwater, and I heard a sump can help with water control because of higher volume. any input?

 

[PuNanny]

well you wouldnt need a sump on a 20 gallon Tank for sw just water changes will do. But if you whated to still get one a CPR overflow box and a rumbermaid plastic stroage bin and a mag drive return water pump would do the trick It just depends on what your using the sump for.

 

[SALTY WATERS]

The sump is used to house most of your equipment keeping the display tank nice and clutter free, as well adding more water volume to your system which in turn help to keep things stable in the main display tank. I'm not going to get into the details of all the different set-ups but that is basically it.

If you have the money to do so, I would personally add the sump to your set-up...but you need to make that decision before you get started if you want it done right!

I personally wish I would have set one up on me 15g, but a time factor and funds kept me from doing so at that point. When I finally move out again I will definitly purchase a new tank that is pre-drilled and use my current 15gl as the sump tank...but for now I will keep dreaming!!!