Just purchased a nice18x18x18 tank (25G) with AIO filtration area in the back. Presently researching options to add a sump and would appreciate some advice.
Plan for tank is LPS and softies (zoas) and a few smallish fish. Plan for sump would be as a refugium with sand bed, or location for a skimmer.
P.S. Just getting back into hobby after a few years hiatus, so taking this slow and planning everything before putting water in the system.
- Best overflow to use (I am fine with drilling, but would consider fool-proof HOB)
- Location of overflow -- does it need to be on the side (main tank), or can I put it in the center section of the filtration area? Prefer the back for visual reasons, but any reason I should consider the side? Like for additional circulation?
- Overflow flow rate -- is there a table somewhere to give me good flow rates for a 25G tank?
- Sump recommendations -- decent nano sump that is no bigger than 16x16 footprint. Likely will just make it myself, though.
Plan for tank is LPS and softies (zoas) and a few smallish fish. Plan for sump would be as a refugium with sand bed, or location for a skimmer.
P.S. Just getting back into hobby after a few years hiatus, so taking this slow and planning everything before putting water in the system.
