20 Long sump build ?

[uf_gators]

ok fellow reefers, I am about to begin my sump build.


Correction on my idea would be appreciated. So I am thinking of going with the skimmer area being 8 in. , bubble trap 2 in" (3) 1/4 in. glass panes at 1in. spacing, then the return section at 9 in. and refuge on the end at 11 in.
kinda like this. but at 8 in. for the skimmer will a vertex in-80 or 100 fit ? I plan on upgrading skimmer later.
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I will split off the return pump for the flow into the refuge area.


I am going with a LifeReef overflow HOB rated for up to 600gph and return pump eheim 1260 is 634gph


I am alittle unsure on what size of return pump size to use or get. I just heard tunze or ehiem to get....but gotta get the sump built first.

 

[uf_gators]

oops, also how tall should the baffles be? I was thinking the return being 8-9 in. and for maint. or power out the flow back into the sump I would still have enough room from the overflow drain.

 

[revsgirl]

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[jikm2187]

Well last night you inspired me to do my design for my 40 breeder sump. I would say that 1" between baffles on your bubble trap is a bit much, Maybe 1/2". That return pump at 634gph is gonna be just about perfect. You will be matching your flow coming from the tank, plus a little more for your pipe to the fuge. I will post a pic of my design I did last night after read your post.

 

[StephLionfish]

Personally, I would not go with bio balls. I would also go with an ATS instead of a Fuge.

 

[uf_gators]

This is my plan lay out so far, but if anyone thinks I don't need or need adjusting. Please let me know..

 

[uf_gators]

what is an ATS ?

 

[uf_gators]

Algae Tuff scrubber, nevermind...lol

 

[uf_gators]

This is my plan lay out so far, but if anyone thinks I don't need or need adjusting. Please let me know..

On my plan lay out. Should I do a dual overflow that way each output can run to the filterfloss/skimmer section, and the fuge section? or leave as a single like the drawing, but get the dual, and mod the other downspout and make it a little bit higher as a just in case the main gets clogged by snail or something ?
Cause I am thinking that with the ballvalve on the fuge line I can adjust how much flow into that section....

 

[jikm2187]

What size tank are you running this setup on?

 

[uf_gators]

What size tank are you running this setup on?

40 Breeder...

 

[jikm2187]

You will be fine with one overflow. Just run the intake into a y, then put a ball valve on the fuge end to get the flow the way you want it.

 

[Dapple]

Agreed. My sump is exactly the same as your design. Is the display tank drilled or overflow box. I almost used a 20 long for my sump but I went with a 30 instead and I'm glad I did. Because when the power goes off with a drilled tank the back flow would have been a mess. Oh yeah in my plumbing build I incorporated as many unions as I could and I'm glad I did. A one way check valve is nice too. Here's a pic of my system early on.

 

[EvilMel]

Darren, I like your signature.