Waddi
Shenanigans?
Now, since i have never had a sump, this is how i was gonna lay it out:
(Dont knock my master art work! :p Hahahah)
(Dont knock my master art work! :p Hahahah)
Sump Build
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Kully3xf
Reefer Madness
the baffle system you have in that drawing will just wind up being submerged peices of acryllic. You have to have one that comes down from the top of the tank to stop the water level from rising.
Waddi
Shenanigans?
Ok....... you lost me already.... Hahahahaha
Can you draw me something up?? Haha im more of a visual learner! ;)
Can you draw me something up?? Haha im more of a visual learner! ;)
Kully3xf
Reefer Madness
Kully3xf
Reefer Madness
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BL1
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There should be 3 baffles between your skimmer and refugium sections to stop any microbubbles. Here's how I did mine originally
Waddi
Shenanigans?
Ok, awesome guys! Thanks for the help, i will get right on it! :D
Tim
Reefing newb
What size PVC are you guys using? I'm about to start getting my plumbing materials together to build my first sump.
Waddi
Shenanigans?
Im using 3/4 for the return, easier and cheaper.
And just plain flexi tubing for the overlow.
And just plain flexi tubing for the overlow.
Kully3xf
Reefer Madness
i have an inch hose thats about 3 inches long stemming from my OFB that connects to 3/4 inch CPVC piping. Apparently CPVC is used for drinking waters and meets certain requirements, plus its like 10 cents more expencive so i figured why not. any way 3/4 inch ID pipe to the sump allows for ~220 GPH and for my nano that's plenty. and i have 1/2 inch ID on my return pump.
315hottuna61
" Take a Kid Fishing "
i am still in the planningstages for my sump/refug, really like ur diagram Kully, it suits my needs nicely
