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Old 02-16-2007, 02:50 AM
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Ok so I have a 4ft tank and it has to be drilled on one end for the return pump. Can I assume that the water coming from the tank should go into the other side? With the refugium in the middle?
I wish I knew how to draw pictures on the computer but I can't so I'm going to have to describe things.
I'll have the water coming into the sump at one end going under 1 baffle and over another, having 18" at that end (just in case I decide to have a skimmer after all). Then allow approx. 2ft for the refugium and at the return end have the water going under 1 baffle and over the next before heading to the retun pump. I'm only allowing approx 6" at this end would this be enough room?
Is that enough baffles to keep bubbles out of the main tank? Too many maybe? I am open to any and all suggestions
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Old 02-16-2007, 03:01 AM
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Melevs site is great for sump ideas. If your thinking of doing away with your skimmer, your sump will be very basic and with an external pump the fuge chamber is going to be huge!
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Old 02-16-2007, 03:08 AM
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If I am doing away with my skimmer my refugium needs to be huge
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Old 02-16-2007, 04:17 PM
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glad I looked at this - I'm just about to set up my sump this weekend, great info!
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