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hi all. i have a 29g sump and it runs fine. but my new pump will handle more flow so i want to upgrade.lol i have a 55g with a cracked center brace that i can use. i have the wife's permission to set it up downstairs and plumb it to my tank. the 29 has a ref, skimmer and return section. i was thinking to still use it, just as a skimmer and ref, then drain the water into the 55, half to the return section and half to another ref. the pump is the snapper hybrid, so will do around 1800g at 10'. i can run most of the water through the skimmer, then directly to the return. she 2 ref's will get a fairly low flow.
or should i just skip the 29 and use the 55.
i do need to put in some dividers in the 55, it bows really bad.lol
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  1. timmybenz's Avatar
    why not replace the top frame it was easy enough on mine. it took a little work but came out good
  2. marks69's Avatar
    i have had trouble finding one up here. doesn't matter, today i tried drilling an end panel and turns out it was tempered. so now i need to replace an end also.
  3. bleachandvomit's Avatar
    I think you need a new 55g
  4. Midnight's Avatar
    Also pump sounds a little big for your setup
  5. marks69's Avatar
    i figured by the time i go up one floor, and take into account the turns, valves, y's i'll be down where i need to. i also have 4 returns of 3/4 lockline in my tank.