wakerider017
Reefing newb
I just got a brand new 40 gallon breeder that I intend to make into a sump.
I have a preliminary plan that I'd like to run by you guys before I do any building.
Some things I had in mind prior to building the system: (Not saying they are right, but these are my thinkings and assumptions.)
- I have an external pump, so it has to go on one of the ends. (No middle section return pump. This means I will have an inline system which I feel is much more simple anyway.)
- I will be using glass baffles instead of acrylic. I feel 1/4" glass for baffles is the best choice possible.
- I felt 1.5" bubble trap 'channels' would allow more flow that the more commonly used 1" channels.
- I maximized water volume in the sump with tall 10" baffles (yes my skimmer will fit even on a stand) while still allowing +/- 4" of space (which equates to over 10 gallons) in case of a sump overflow/siphon accident
- The overall dimensions of the tank in the model may look funny. They are they inside dimensions, and are what really matters ;)
- The return pump section will be drilled to accommodate an Iwaki MD55RLT External Pump
The system from left to right: (Overflow/Skimmer Area > Refugium > Return Pump Area)
Opinions? How does everything look. (flow, water height, etc.)
I have a preliminary plan that I'd like to run by you guys before I do any building.
Some things I had in mind prior to building the system: (Not saying they are right, but these are my thinkings and assumptions.)
- I have an external pump, so it has to go on one of the ends. (No middle section return pump. This means I will have an inline system which I feel is much more simple anyway.)
- I will be using glass baffles instead of acrylic. I feel 1/4" glass for baffles is the best choice possible.
- I felt 1.5" bubble trap 'channels' would allow more flow that the more commonly used 1" channels.
- I maximized water volume in the sump with tall 10" baffles (yes my skimmer will fit even on a stand) while still allowing +/- 4" of space (which equates to over 10 gallons) in case of a sump overflow/siphon accident
- The overall dimensions of the tank in the model may look funny. They are they inside dimensions, and are what really matters ;)
- The return pump section will be drilled to accommodate an Iwaki MD55RLT External Pump
The system from left to right: (Overflow/Skimmer Area > Refugium > Return Pump Area)
Opinions? How does everything look. (flow, water height, etc.)