sump design ideas?

[Ro Bow]

Hi, i will start up a 125g mixed reef soon, and wasnt going to have a sump, but now i decided that its probably better to have one. I will probably do a 35 gallon glass aquarium for the sump. What do i need to put in the sump, i know algae, skimmer, and pumps, but i have questions like "how many gph should the pumps have, how do i connect the sump to the aquarium if i want the sump hidden, etc. Anyone have a basic layout or something for a 125g?

 

[PeterC99]

Here is a pic of my sump

Protein Skimmer
CO2 Scrubber
Homemade Refugium with chaeto
Oxydator
Return Pump
UV Light (plumbed through Return Pump)

 

[Ro Bow]

thanks! how many chambers, and how big is your sump/tank?

 

[Ro Bow]

sorry, ive only ever run freshwater systems, so this is completely new to me

 

[PeterC99]

90 gallon aquarium with 24 gallon sump. Four chambers.

 

[Ro Bow]

ok. for a 125 a 35g sump would be ok right? Also which items do you keep together?

 

[Ro Bow]

Here is a pic of my sump

Protein Skimmer
CO2 Scrubber
Homemade Refugium with chaeto
Oxydator
Return Pump
UV Light (plumbed through Return Pump

how big of a return pump would i need?

 

[dedragon]

Fiji Cube Sump Baffle Kit - 29 Gallon

This DIY sump kit is designed to convert an Aqueon 29 gallon glass aquarium tank into a fully functional sump. Please see the build thread of the 40 Gallon Breeder DIY Sump here. Features: Integrated filter sock holders that can hold two 4” filter bags Filter sock silencers to lower noise caused...

www.fijicube.com

I had access to acrylic so i just copied the design of this one, work well

 

[Lukeluke]

That basket refugium is super clever. ;Pompus

 

[PeterC99]

That basket refugium is super clever. ;Pompus

Made out of cheap egg create for lights and zip ties.

 

[PeterC99]

how big of a return pump would i need?

Recommend DC 2000gph that you can adjust rate.

 

[Ro Bow]

ok... would a 2300 one be ok? (Thats the only one i can find on amazon, otherwise one that is exactly 2000gph is for a pond or fouantin)

 

[PeterC99]

ok... would a 2300 one be ok? (Thats the only one i can find on amazon, otherwise one that is exactly 2000gph is for a pond or fouantin)

Perfect! Make sure that you can adjust flow.

 

[dedragon]

ok... would a 2300 one be ok? (Thats the only one i can find on amazon, otherwise one that is exactly 2000gph is for a pond or fouantin)

Check out Bulkreefsupply.com
marinedepot.com
premiumaquatics
saltwateraquarium.com

All are better sources for aquarium stuff than amazon, amazon does have cheap basic stuff though

 

[dedragon]

please link the actual pump though, i have a hydor dc pump and honestly it works well but if i run it over 50% the noise is so annoying imo

 

[Ro Bow]

 

[Ro Bow]

this is the pump

 

[dedragon]

I would search around the forum to see if anyone is using this, im always a little skeptical when i see a price that low

 

[tfeeken]

If you have the room for a 40 gallon breeder size tank I think you'd prefer it over the 32. With a 120, the amount of water that'll possibly come back into the sump after turning the return pump off, it might be getting a little close to overflowing.

For a baffle kit, Jax Racks makes some really nice ones. https://www.ebay.com/sch/jax.racks/m.html you can go to his website as well if you'd like to inquire about custom setups or adjustments for your application.

 

[Ro Bow]

i dont think i'll have the room... Im gonna get the petsmart 125g stand bundle