Sump questions?

[Mike925]

Just curious about a sump set up. I've my over flow line coming into sump box, through a filter sock and my protein skimmer. Next step is the live rock below with caurlerpa (sp) and another filer before it hits the return pump. Question is would it be better to flip flop the lr stage with the skimmer? I only ask because the skimmer is oxygenating the water and taking all the particles out. I see most with the skimmer first though. Thanks...

 

[salt_for_brains]

Most run the skimmer in the first chamber like you have it. It gives the microbubbles more opportunity to rise and burst before getting sucked into your return and back into the display. You also have a consistent water level in the first chamber which allows the skimmer to perform consistently.

 

[emmett0122]

+1 with salt

 

[Mike925]

Thank you!