Sump and Skimmer question's

[DarrenCar]

Hello all.
Currently building a 20 gallon high sump for a 65 gallon DT. I have no interest in a refugium so I plan on using a simple 2 chamber design. I plan on using a Bubble Magus curve 5 or a Reef Oct 150 space saver for skimmer options. My questions at this time would be if anyone has any input or how my baffle setup should be for only a 2 chamber design. Second is the Bubble Magus skimmer seems to have a difference of opinions on how deep my water level should be. Most web sites say 11.5-12 inches and then I have seen people say that's way too high and to run it about 7 inches. Anyone with this skimmer have any input.
Thanks for the help all.
Darren

 

[DesertReefT4r]

Have the drain and skimmer as one section then your 2 baffles as a bubble trap to keep bubbles from the return pump. Then you will have your return pump section.

 

[DarrenCar]

Any advice on how large the return area should be? Hight should be more determined by the skimmer choice + a few inches correct? Then use a stand to raise skimmer? should bubble trap be over/under or under /over?