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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on May 19, 2015 9:34:51 GMT -5
So.. I have finally resealed, drilled and assembled my 125 gal DT. My next project is to set up the 55 gal sump/fuge. I have a dual 2" full siphon overflow attached to 2" drain pipes. With four 1.5" returns. My question is.. which one of the following designs would you recommend in regards to proper flow and effectiveness. Chamber 1 will house the skimmer [ likely Octopus Classic 200INT] Chamber 2 will house the fuge/rocks etc Chamber 3 will house the return pump [likely a Jebeo DC 12000]  ![]() |
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Post by maineultraclassic on May 19, 2015 12:14:16 GMT -5
I use B with great results.........it's always how I build a sump.
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on May 19, 2015 12:27:32 GMT -5
Thanks...
I was leaning towards B as well.. I was just wondering with the high flow if over/under/over or under/over/under setup gave better results.
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 19, 2015 12:33:04 GMT -5
I use B with great results.........it's always how I build a sump. B as well Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by jmerr86 on May 19, 2015 18:39:21 GMT -5
I have the first part of a and the second part of d and isn't 1.5" kinda large for a return?
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on May 19, 2015 19:00:42 GMT -5
I have the first part of a and the second part of d and isn't 1.5" kinda large for a return? It might possibly be... But the way I was looking at it.. Easier to step down if needed.. Then to start to small and regret it... -Ryan |
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Post by reefkprz on May 20, 2015 4:45:14 GMT -5
Its funny over the years I tried all kinds of different baffle configurations, eventually I completely did away with baffles. all my sumps on my last couple tanks have had zero baffles, If I want sand in my sump I put it in a tupper ware (or something similar) and sink it and put it in the sump wherever I want. If I need to hem in cheato or something like that i'll use plastic mesh to create screens. I just put to retun pump on the opposite end as the effluent pipe from the skimmer and dont have any problems with micro bubbles.
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Post by industry on May 20, 2015 9:27:53 GMT -5
I did B, but I might go with a next time. Easier to clean between the panes At the bottom.
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Post by jmerr86 on May 20, 2015 17:47:28 GMT -5
Clean your sump ? Next you're going to tell us to do water changes every week!!!!
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Post by industry on May 20, 2015 20:03:26 GMT -5
Just siphon out the shite. Hard to get a hose in between the panes.
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 21, 2015 4:51:42 GMT -5
Just siphon out the shite. Hard to get a hose in between the panes. I think I've only cleaned in between mine once. I only cleaned it that time because I somehow dropped some gfo down there. Cleaned it for a few and then realized I could just attach a magnet to something and pick up the gfo. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by industry on May 21, 2015 7:12:33 GMT -5
Do you run a filter sock?
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Post by Syntax on May 21, 2015 7:32:44 GMT -5
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 21, 2015 8:29:03 GMT -5
Do you run a filter sock? No very often, I don't get much build up in there. I have tons of sponges and feather dusters in the bubble trap and wonder if they're eating the yuckys? Idk but I do have to clean out the first 2 chambers every couple weeks due to build up of detritus. Very fast and simple though. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by spotfin on May 21, 2015 19:22:37 GMT -5
I have used a similar style sump before, except I used a single baffle on each end. The one on the left (end of sump receiving tank water) was slightly taller than the one on the right. I didn't see the need for the staggered baffles.
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