10 gallon sump for 29 gallon display

[Nate_Krohn]

This will be the first sump I’ve ever setup so need some advice. I plan to have 3 chambers.
1st- skimmer and filter sock
2nd- macro algae and heater
3rd- return pump
I have no idea what return pump or overflow box to get so if you all have any ideas please let me know! Thanks!

 

[Quietman]

Assuming it's just normal cabinet height approx 30-36" you can have a nice little AC pump rated for 250 gph or so. Sicce 1.0 or 1.5 or comparable. You only need 3x-5x turnover but having a little extra is nice and you can put a gate valve in return line if you'd like (not necessary though).

Not sure if 10 gallons will be big enough for an effective macroalgae fuge - but understand the appeal.

Pay attention to chambers as you'll want to run water level in sump to protect against overflow when return pump stops/off. You may only want to run two chambers (pump and sock/skimmer and then just put some diffuser to section off macroalgae).

Good luck!