basic sump/refugium design, how does this look?

[MoshJosh]

This is my basic sump design. I didn't show it in the picture, but would probably use bio bricks on the floor of refugium and chemical filtration in the return section. Also not sure if I want to go filter sock or filter foam. may need another baffle for skimmer, or could put it in the sock chamber on a riser What are your thoughts?

 

[Lavey29]

What size tank? No skimmer?

 

[Lavey29]

Here is a pic of mine which is similar to your design.

 

[MoshJosh]

What size tank? No skimmer?

20 gallon tank 10 gallon sump

Skimmer I haven’t really decided on, but probably put it in the filter sock chamber???

 

[MoshJosh]

Here is a pic of mine which is similar to your design.

Wow that’s awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[Lavey29]

20 gallon tank 10 gallon sump

Skimmer I haven’t really decided on, but probably put it in the filter sock chamber???

Can you put it after the fuge?

 

[Lavey29]

Wow that’s awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

Mine is only a 15g sump so just slightly larger then your plan.

 

[MoshJosh]

Can you put it after the fuge?

Possibly, I feel like I'm sort of limited on space if I want the heater to sit horizontally (which seems like the best idea), as the heater chamber needs to be like 12" + of the 20" tank (if I use my preferred heater, fluval M series). plus need another 4 inches for the sock chamber. . . . and I still don't even know what skimmer I want haha

This seems like a good, and affordable, option:

WS-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer

The highly-rated HOB-1 skimmer in an in-sump version!The AquaMaxx WS-1 protein skimmer features an incredibly responsive collection cup and an amazingly powerful submersible pump. It is rated up to 65 gallons in a design thin and light enough to be placed on a nano aquarium, all-in-one style...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Lavey29]

Possibly, I feel like I'm sort of limited on space if I want the heater to sit horizontally (which seems like the best idea), as the heater chamber needs to be like 12" + of the 20" tank (if I use my preferred heater, fluval M series). plus need another 4 inches for the sock chamber. . . . and I still don't even know what skimmer I want haha

This seems like a good, and affordable, option:

WS-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer

The highly-rated HOB-1 skimmer in an in-sump version!The AquaMaxx WS-1 protein skimmer features an incredibly responsive collection cup and an amazingly powerful submersible pump. It is rated up to 65 gallons in a design thin and light enough to be placed on a nano aquarium, all-in-one style...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Check out the IM Helio heater. They are very compact and come with a controller.