Stan & Debbie's Step-By-Step 92 Gallon Reef Tank Set Up Process

Step 2: Place the Sump in the Aquarium Cabinet

Step 2 - Place the Sump in the Cabinet

Photo © Stan & Debbie Hauter

Once the aquarium stand was in position, we then put the wet/dry sump filter unit into place inside the cabinet. Initially we had the sump angled as shown in this picture, but it took up a lot of room. As you will see in our other pictures, we did reposition the sump prior to final installation to give us more space for storage.

• Introduction & System's Equipment List
• Step 1: Put the Aquarium Stand Into Place
• Step 2: Place the Sump in the Aquarium Cabinet
• Step 3: Put the Tank on the Stand, and Apply a Background
• Step 4: Connect the Sump
• Step 5: Add Water and Test the System
• Step 6: Add the Salt and Substrate
• Step 7: Add the Starter Rocks and Fishes
• Step 8: Install the Lights, and Start a Tank Log
• Step 9: Let the Aquarium Cycle, and Turn It Into a Dream Reef