Considering changing to saltwater

[Ormarr]

Are Current USA Fission Power Skimmers reliable (such as http://www.petsandponds.com/securestore/c194471p17056984.2.htm)?

Would a 10g sump be sufficient for a 75g reef tank?
Is a sump drilled normally or can the tubing simply go from one end to the other?

How difficult is it to setup a sump?  Any good how-to articles around?

Thanks.

[sniggir]

10 gal sump is not suffucient, I would go min 35, they are not that complicated to set up and only need to be drilled if you are running a inline pump...if you need help I am sure there are lots of people willing to jump in

[xenon]

The perfect size tank for a sump on a 75g is a 40g breeder (36x18x16)

This is what mine looked like.

[rockgarden]

My new 75 gal is now up and running. 

If you will happen to be in the Kanata area, contact me by PM and I will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of everything that you will need or don't need and what you should consider.

I don't disagree with what anyone else here says is needed but some might disagree with what I tell you in private :-).

I have been able to find opposing opinions on almost every aspect of the SW hobby so enter SW with your eyes open and use only one ear.

Ron

[Ormarr]

What size pump (gph) should I get for a 75g reef tank with a 40g sump to get sufficient flow?

Also, what is considered adequate water movement in terms of gph?

Thanks!

[xenon]

What size pump (gph) should I get for a 75g reef tank with a 40g sump to get sufficient flow?

Also, what is considered adequate water movement in terms of gph?

Thanks!

My 90g had the same footprint as a 75g and I used a 40g breeder for my sump. I used a mag9.5 (950gph) but I throttled it back because it was too much flow. You want 10x turnover thru your sump and the flow in your display will totally depend on the corals you plan to keep. SPS corals for example need around 50x turnover.