Sump question

[Treebeard]

Is a 300 gallon overflow sufficient? I will likely use pvc for the drain and return, is 1" large enough"

[hecks220]

I have the exact setup as you...i run only a 3/4 overflow with a 1/2 return from a mag 7. my overflow is rated bigger at 500-600, using about 400 of it minus the friction and elevation loss. phosban reactors off the sump are done with filter floss keeping the phosban and purigen contained,built in algae refugium with miracle mud too and filter sock as well off the return...good luck

[Treebeard]

I changed my mind on the 20 gallon sump and ordered a 55 gallon acrylic from Golds. From now on, any equipment purchases will be sized for a future larger tank.

[michika]

Did you order just a sump or a sump with a refugium compartment? If you have space for a refugium that is where I would be putting sand and macro algae.

[Treebeard]

It is only a sump, but it should be large enough to add a refugium later which I hope to do.