Setting up my first sump. Its a custom 40b with baffles. I have enough material in my kit for 3 sections (plus socks). The plan was to run return drain section with skimmer (on egg crate most likely for water depth), second section as fuge/copepod/time-out, or as just live rock if nothing else.
How big should the minimum be? Further, how big should return section be? I really don't know if I want to mess with an ATO right now. As it is right now.
1st section w/ skimmer (with sock chamber) - 18"D x 16"W x 15"H
2nd section (fuge,etc) - 18"D x 10"W x 10"H
3rd section (return) - 18"D x 10"W x ?H
Am I on the right trail of thinking/mathing?
How big should the minimum be? Further, how big should return section be? I really don't know if I want to mess with an ATO right now. As it is right now.
1st section w/ skimmer (with sock chamber) - 18"D x 16"W x 15"H
2nd section (fuge,etc) - 18"D x 10"W x 10"H
3rd section (return) - 18"D x 10"W x ?H
Am I on the right trail of thinking/mathing?
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