Skim before fuge?

[Xfrankie77]

I was planning a 30b sump/fug and debating where to put the return. Should I go with something like those trigger systems where skim-fug-return or a return in middle. I will have two drains so I can split. I would like to know the benefits and are they that much greater or nil not skimming before fug.


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[KoleTang]

Put the skimmer as far away from the return as possible to prevent microbubbles getting into the tank.

 

[harriszm]

Skim before fuge has worked better for me. +1 have output of skimmer as fat away from return as you can to reduce micro bubbles

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[Xfrankie77]

Thx a bunch. You helped me decide i'm go with trigger style

 

[mfinn]

Put the skimmer as far away from the return as possible to prevent microbubbles getting into the tank.

I did mine this way as well, with the refugium in the middle.