Movin' on up

[RobbAdams]

So, I have decided to go with a Reflo "Snapper", as suggested by Albert.

I have a question regarding the design of my sump. There is a space beneath my stand that is about 18 inches across 23 inches tall, and about 26 inches deep I am panning to have a sump built for this space. things to consider:

1) Skimmer does not fit under the stand, but there is space behind the tank, where I could cut out a space so the skimmer will fit.

2) the pump I am going with is an external pump, so it also would require to be at the back of the tank

3) skimmer creates exessive amount of microbubbles so a baffle system is required.

4) I was hoping for a Refugeum area.

Any suggestions for a sump design that will fit within this footprint?

Robb

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by RobbAdams

So, I have decided to go with a Reflo "Snapper", as suggested by Albert.

I have a question regarding the design of my sump. There is a space beneath my stand that is about 18 inches across 23 inches tall, and about 26 inches deep I am panning to have a sump built for this space. things to consider:

1) Skimmer does not fit under the stand, but there is space behind the tank, where I could cut out a space so the skimmer will fit.

2) the pump I am going with is an external pump, so it also would require to be at the back of the tank

3) skimmer creates exessive amount of microbubbles so a baffle system is required.

4) I was hoping for a Refugeum area.

Any suggestions for a sump design that will fit within this footprint?

Robb

Those are some quirky dimensions...

[RobbAdams]

I know, weird dimensions indeed, this is why I think a custom sump will be required.

[RobbAdams]

OK I have drawn up a plan for a custom built sump. Here is what I am thinking:



Any one have any input as I am really just making this up as I go. Basically green is in from the cpr overflow 1 1/2 inch bulkead in overflow, so I thing it would be same for the piping?

Yellow is from the reeflo, whish is also 1 1/2 inch piping. I will be using some sort of a Valve to scale back the flow if required from the reeflo.

[muck]

That last chamber is where you will notice the water level drop due to all the evap from your tank. The smaller the chamber the quicker your pump will start sucking air and frothing your tank up with bubbles. Unlesss you have an Auto-Top-Off unit you will be having major bubble issues in no time.

Another thing to keep in mind is you need to make sure you allow for power outages and the amount of water in your pipes and overflow backfilling into your sump. Your do not want the sump to overflow and you do not want any water getting into the dry area. Make sure those baffles are low enough and the rest is high enough where there is a slim to nil chance the water will not get to places its not supposed to be.

What size is the chamber for the "Fuge" spec'd at?

[RobbAdams]

the fuge is is about 6x17 inches. should I just give up on the refugium idea and use this space for the holding area for the return water?

Robb

[Midknight]

Or you could remove the sperator and fully submerg your return pump.