??? sump design!!!! NEW DESIGN ADDED!!

fishytime · #1 01-22-2010, 04:39 AM

If the tank has dual overflows you could run a three compartment sump like mine.....one drain to the skimmer side.....one drain to the fuge side....and return in the middle....you want both the fuge and the skimmer getting "dirty" water...you could probaly "T" the drain if it isnt dual overflow....just throwing it out there

The Grizz · #2 01-22-2010, 04:45 AM

It does have dual overflow's but for some reason I can't wrap my brain around how yours is set up. Do you have any pic's posted or one's you can send me to get a better idea.

The Grizz · #3 01-22-2010, 04:46 AM

Should also mention I got a monster 30w UV with the tank.

The Grizz · #4 01-22-2010, 03:33 PM

more opinions??? these are great but I want it right the first time.

globaldesigns · #5 01-22-2010, 06:51 PM

Here is a diagram I did up for you on how my refuge/sump is setup.

It is a 105G setup running my 180G Display.

The Codfather · #6 01-22-2010, 08:02 PM

+1 on globaldesigns diagram, here are two shots of mine, somewhat similar, a early shot and what it looks like now.

Atomikk · #7 01-22-2010, 09:25 PM

You can consider my Canyon style design:

http://blog.fragd.it/2008/12/10/reef...nued-the-sump/

The Grizz · #8 01-23-2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

Here is a diagram I did up for you on how my refuge/sump is setup.

It is a 105G setup running my 180G Display.

Rick this kind of design would solve my problem of my return pump not being in the middle of my stand like I want. As well I could make my overflow line's the same lenght. I would like to keep my sump under 47" long so if I need to pull it out from under the tank I can as my stand is going to be a steel frame with removable 1/2" oak panel's & doors on all 4 sides.

globaldesigns · #9 01-23-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Rick this kind of design would solve my problem of my return pump not being in the middle of my stand like I want. As well I could make my overflow line's the same lenght. I would like to keep my sump under 47" long so if I need to pull it out from under the tank I can as my stand is going to be a steel frame with removable 1/2" oak panel's & doors on all 4 sides.

I can't pull mine out, remember mine is metal also. if this is a new tank setup, I wouldn't worry about pulling it in or out. Just build or buy a good one. Place the refuge/sump in place ontop of plywood and foam, lift stand overtop and place, then put DT in place. Always remember to put plywood and foam on display also. Make it as big as possible in order to give yourself ample room. Also the benefit of extra water is always a good thing.

Let me know how it goes.

How was the bike show? I missed it last weekend here in Calgary, wanted to go. I am getting the itch to ride. Hey, if you have a bike, we should get together during the season for a jont or 2.

kien · #10 01-22-2010, 06:51 PM

I'm a fan of the 3 chamber ('fuge - return - skimmer) model as well.

Just like others have described, I have three 1" drains, one of them goes straight to the refugium, while the other two are merged into a 1 1/2" pipe that goes to the skimmer section. So that's 1/3 water goes to 'fuge, 2/3 goes to skimmer. Return is in the middle with a bubble trap between both sides, 'fuge and skimmer.

Again, 'fuge on the left, skimmer on the right, return in the middle.

You can achieve the same with 'T's if you don't have 3 dedicated lines like I do :-)