Eshopps RS-300 sump setup

[Kris39]

I currently have a 125 gallon tank, with the sump pictured below. At the moment I have a HOB Skimmer on the side of the display tank also. In the sump I have two filter socks, marine pure block in the middle section, then the return pump.
I’m having water clarity problems and my ALK is high also. I know I need to use RO water as I just bought a unit and have it hooked up, but is there anything you would add to the sump or anywhere in general that could have a benefit for me and my tank?

Thank you

 

[Kris39]

I should also add that my Skimmer is absolutely trash and isn’t working so I’m trying to find a in sump Skimmer, also looking for recommendations for that too.

 

[Pistondog]

I currently have a 125 gallon tank, with the sump pictured below. At the moment I have a HOB Skimmer on the side of the display tank also. In the sump I have two filter socks, marine pure block in the middle section, then the return pump.
I’m having water clarity problems and my ALK is high also. I know I need to use RO water as I just bought a unit and have it hooked up, but is there anything you would add to the sump or anywhere in general that could have a benefit for me and my tank?

Thank you

Reef octopus 150 with varios dc pump, there are a couple, of models
I've a similar sump eshopps r200.

R-200 Refugium Sump 3rd Gen

Eshopps sumps are made out of quality components and let you add additional water volume while giving you more space for filtration and equipment placement. The design of the Refugium series of sumps is simply outstanding. From a drain and return chamber cover, individual flow paths, and ease of...

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I took out the filter sox and run a gac & gfo reactor.
Refugium in middle and skimmer in last.
There's a separate refurn compartment.
You might skip the refugium, or plumb an external skimmer or return pump.