Sump design help

[Aussie_Saltwater]

Hi guys, I am setting up a 120 gallon reef tank and just about to order a custom made sump.

My cabinet dimensions are 4x2x3.

I am looking at adding a roller matt, marine pure block eshopps skimmer, fuge or algae reactor and possibly a reactor with carbon.

What would be the best size sump to go with and the ideal number of compartments ?

Also thoughts on the following options.

Refugium vs algae reactor ?
Carbon in a sock vs reactor ?

Tank will be moderately stocked and corals will be mostly LPS.

Thanks for any response

 

[lapin]

Hi guys, I am setting up a 120 gallon reef tank and just about to order a custom made sump.

My cabinet dimensions are 4x2x3.

I am looking at adding a roller matt, marine pure block eshopps skimmer, fuge or algae reactor and possibly a reactor with carbon.

What would be the best size sump to go with and the ideal number of compartments ?

You need to first figure out what you are putting in it, before you slice it up .

Also thoughts on the following options.

Refugium vs algae reactor ?
Carbon in a sock vs reactor ?

Tank will be moderately stocked and corals will be mostly LPS.

Thanks for any response

2 reactors

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I would go with at least 40 gal sump,
Skimmer section then refugium.
Reactors fed from an independent pump that is placed after your roller mat.