DIY sump layout?

[AquaForge]

I got this custom DIY sump kit it’s super well made, but came with no instructions. Just checking if it’s laid out correctly. I’m going to put socks on the left then the skimmer then the refuge finally the return pump. I’m wondering if I should switch the plastic between the return pump area and the skimmer one, so that water can raise up high enough for the refuge

 

[Fish Fan]

I have no first hand experience with that baffle kit, but wondering if you’re in New York by chance?

 

[neonreef3d]

looks good!!

 

[AquaForge]

I have no first hand experience with that baffle kit, but wondering if you’re in New York by chance?

Yes!

 

[TX_REEF]

You generally want the adjustable baffle before the last (return pump) chamber. I'd also recommend adding a bubble trap so you're not pumping bubbles up into the display.

 

[AquaForge]

You generally want the adjustable baffle before the last (return pump) chamber. I'd also recommend adding a bubble trap so you're not pumping bubbles up into the display.

Something like a mesh sponge?

 

[TX_REEF]

that could work, but ideally you want to add another sheet of acrylic raised a couple inches off the bottom about an inch or 2 after your adjustable baffle, like this. The last "upward" arrow represents the return pump.

 

[ScottJ]

I got this custom DIY sump kit it’s super well made, but came with no instructions. Just checking if it’s laid out correctly. I’m going to put socks on the left then the skimmer then the refuge finally the return pump. I’m wondering if I should switch the plastic between the return pump area and the skimmer one, so that water can raise up high enough for the refuge

The adjustable baffle should be the last defore the return chamber. That way you can adjust the level of the fuge, skimmer, sock area. Jax Racks, right? They have good products.

 

[shakacuz]

swap the adjustable baffle with the other baffle(the two with the cover tape)

did you order with from ebay/etsy, or fijicube? fiji cube brings the instructions as i remember having it for my DIY sump kit

 

[AquaForge]

that could work, but ideally you want to add another sheet of acrylic raised a couple inches off the bottom about an inch or 2 after your adjustable baffle, like this. The last "upward" arrow represents the return pump.

Oh THATS what the extra piece is! I was wondering why he sent a spare piece of acrylic

 

[Fish Fan]

Yes!

Well hello from Farmington!

 

[AquaForge]

Hey!

 

[AquaForge]

How about this? I’ll put that bubble piece on later as I have to suspend it.

 

[shakacuz]

How about this? I’ll put that bubble piece on later as I have to suspend it.

that’ll work depending how high you make the water level

 

[AquaForge]

Ok should I put the bubble trap here to block all light from refugium hitting the skimmer

 

[shakacuz]

Ok should I put the bubble trap here to block all light from refugium hitting the skimmer

i wouldn’t. i would place it after the adjustable baffle and the return pump

 

[AquaForge]

Ok thanks!

 

[Minifoot77]

I'd say no it is to prevent bubbles from hitting your return pump. I would put it all the way to the right in your last picture

 

[AquaForge]

Ok it’s roughed in. Got to clean the glass and do another pass with silicon. Now to let it dry.

 

[AquaForge]

Ok it’s roughed in. Got to clean the glass and do another pass with silicon. Now to let it dry.

Thank you everyone!!!