Anyone Have Any?

Dale · #1 03-07-2007, 07:23 AM

Something like this?

I would suggest a set of baffles after the skimmer to remove microbubbles from the return pump though.

Joe Reefer · #2 03-07-2007, 02:59 PM

Here is a shot of my sump/plumbing not very basic, but the design is simplistic. Water comes in on the left and out on the right.

Dennis-Pir · #3 03-07-2007, 03:33 PM

See those are the types of things I am looking for, Thanks....

Hmm no must start to cut and measure exact lengths of pvc piping don't want to go another 10ft length because I messed up once or twice

Joe Reefer · #4 03-07-2007, 03:36 PM

Pipe is cheap, when you start messing up valves and fittings.....it can get a bit pricey.

Dennis-Pir · #5 03-08-2007, 05:39 PM

Well my system won't be even close to as elaborate as that considering I am using a 55g tank for my first FOWLR and a 33g sump..... I find it strange that my sump is almost as large as my tank but whatever, I guess that just means more water, from what I udnerstand... =) and I'll only be using about 75% of the 33g anyways

BCOrchidGuy · #6 03-08-2007, 10:12 PM

Dennis, why are you getting the pump from Big Al's J&L will most definately be cheaper for a pump. 33 gallons for a sump is a nice size, you've got room for a refugium to grow macro algaes if you want. The macro's are excellent for nutrient transport.

Doug

kwirky · #7 03-09-2007, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

Dennis, why are you getting the pump from Big Al's J&L will most definately be cheaper for a pump. 33 gallons for a sump is a nice size, you've got room for a refugium to grow macro algaes if you want. The macro's are excellent for nutrient transport.

Doug

agreed, j&l would be cheaper. I don't like my mag sump for the sump return. over time's it's lost a lot of it's gph. I have to soak the whole thing in vinegar at least once a month.

here's my 33 gallon sump. it's a great example of "what NOT to do"

it used to be a trickle filter for the tank when it was a cichlid aquarium, so it's not the best reef sump. no dividers, the overflow piping is hard plumbed at the strangest spot. only nice thing is I have a check valve. added security to having the 15 gallons of space if the power goes out. But it's kinda pathetic when the only nice thing about my sump is a check valve haha.

Would be too much of a hassle to replumb the tank and redo the sump, so I'm stuck with this for a long time. Good example of why a sump should be plumbed right in the first place

oh yah, organizing the water flow is great n all, but organizing the power is quite important. that way you don't end up with a rats nest like I have.