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I'm considering building a 20 gallon long sump for a 40 gallon breeder display tank. I've never built a sump, but after some reading, I've come up with a simple design in which the water will flow from drain/skimmer > refugium > media tray > return.
Can someone review the dimensions of my baffles and chambers and the overall layout? My main priority is being able to handle power outages. After that, I'd like to improve the layout (possibly adjust height of baffles, length of chambers, etc.) in order to make the best sump possible right away since making changes after the tank is wet will be difficult.
Specifications
Display: Aqueon 40 gallon breeder (~36 x ~18 x ~16)
Overflow: Eshopps Eclipse M Overflow Box (800 gph)
Plumbing: 2 x 1” drains in which the main drain is controlled by a gate valve and a ¾” return (possible dual return)
Sump: Aqueon 20 gallon long (~30 x ~12 x ~12)
Glass baffle dimensions: All baffles will be ¼” thick and a “wiggle room” of ⅛” will be allocated for each side
Skimmer: Undecided - Is 9" a versatile skimmer|refugium baffle height? Since I don't know what skimmer to use yet, I want to set a height that can accommodate most skimmers.
Return pump: Undecided
The swiggle is a egg crate tray. I plan to put media bags on the tray so water can flow through the media as the water enters the return chamber.
Can someone review the dimensions of my baffles and chambers and the overall layout? My main priority is being able to handle power outages. After that, I'd like to improve the layout (possibly adjust height of baffles, length of chambers, etc.) in order to make the best sump possible right away since making changes after the tank is wet will be difficult.
Specifications
Display: Aqueon 40 gallon breeder (~36 x ~18 x ~16)
Overflow: Eshopps Eclipse M Overflow Box (800 gph)
Plumbing: 2 x 1” drains in which the main drain is controlled by a gate valve and a ¾” return (possible dual return)
Sump: Aqueon 20 gallon long (~30 x ~12 x ~12)
Glass baffle dimensions: All baffles will be ¼” thick and a “wiggle room” of ⅛” will be allocated for each side
Skimmer: Undecided - Is 9" a versatile skimmer|refugium baffle height? Since I don't know what skimmer to use yet, I want to set a height that can accommodate most skimmers.
Return pump: Undecided
The swiggle is a egg crate tray. I plan to put media bags on the tray so water can flow through the media as the water enters the return chamber.