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I measured out my sump dividers that I received precut for my 29G tank. There are 3 main sections and one bubble trap making 4 sections.
The tank is 30" wide, I left 12" for input and skimmer (I don't have skimmer yet but something for a 72 gallon tank), I have left 10" for the refugium, I have left 2" for bubble trap and 6" for the return pump.
1. In flow & skimmer: 12" of 30" = 40% of sump
2. Refugium: 10" of 30"= 33% of sump
3. Bubble trap: 2" of 30"= 6% of sump
4. Return pump: 6" of 30"= 20% of sump
Below is a sketch
Should I make any tweaks to this?
Less space for intake and more for fuge maybe?
It's hard without knowing my skimmer but I know I'm not going to go too crazy. Just something to handle a 72G display and 29G sump.
I know you can't tell for sure without knowing my return pump and skimmer but I'm gonna have to go on average size and just make sure what I purchase will fit. Any input would be appreciated!
The tank is 30" wide, I left 12" for input and skimmer (I don't have skimmer yet but something for a 72 gallon tank), I have left 10" for the refugium, I have left 2" for bubble trap and 6" for the return pump.
1. In flow & skimmer: 12" of 30" = 40% of sump
2. Refugium: 10" of 30"= 33% of sump
3. Bubble trap: 2" of 30"= 6% of sump
4. Return pump: 6" of 30"= 20% of sump
Below is a sketch
Should I make any tweaks to this?
Less space for intake and more for fuge maybe?
It's hard without knowing my skimmer but I know I'm not going to go too crazy. Just something to handle a 72G display and 29G sump.
I know you can't tell for sure without knowing my return pump and skimmer but I'm gonna have to go on average size and just make sure what I purchase will fit. Any input would be appreciated!


