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Guppy_man Hobbyist Posts: 114 Kudos: 128 Votes: 1 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	I don't know if this is ok,but I have seen people that have multiple tanks hooked up to 1 sump using 1 skimmer.I have seen 2 setups with 2 55 gallon tanks using the same sump.I was wondering if I set up 2 tanks and used the same sump and 1 skimmer in the sump that is big enough to handle the amount of gallons would it be ok?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	That should not be a problem. The only drawback to running multi tanks on the same sump is cross contamination. One tank gets sick, the rest will as well. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
Guppy_man Hobbyist Posts: 114 Kudos: 128 Votes: 1 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	Yeah I realize that could be a problem if something went wrong.But it might be the only way I can get a SW tank.It would also mean that I would have to keep even a closer eye on things.But outside of that it should be ok?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	If you want to have a multiple tank system make sure to add ball valves so you can seperate each tank from the refugium/sump if you need to take care of a problem with one tank....ball valves are your friend
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Yes, you can run more then one tank from the same sump. As DRO stated, make sure you can seperate the tanks if needed. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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