Sump build - need inputs

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So, I got my sump and need some input for my baffles/chamber sizes.
Top view
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Side view
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This layout requires my drain to have some bends, but I need to be able to get to the filtersock.
Is my return chamber oversized?
I'll have 44L to spare which is roughly 2,5 inches of water from DT not counting pipes.
Will I get to much splashing from fuge, or will the slower water movement be ok?

Let me hear your thoughts.

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May I ask why the return is in the middle of the sump vs at the opposite end of the drain?
 
May I ask why the return is in the middle of the sump vs at the opposite end of the drain?

I would assume so the fuge dumps directly into the return section instead of getting skimmed.
 
I would assume so the fuge dumps directly into the return section instead of getting skimmed.
I Don't see a drain feeding the fuge, the way it's drawn it's going to be stagnant water. I would suggest adding a second drain to feed into the fuge as well.
 
I would assume so the fuge dumps directly into the return section instead of getting skimmed.
I didn't see anything feeding the fuge, so it looked to me that it would be stagnant water with minimal flow. Not sure if they plan on a second drain line that just isn't in the drawing.
 
I Don't see a drain feeding the fuge, the way it's drawn it's going to be stagnant water. I would suggest adding a second drain to feed into the fuge as well.
No piping on the sketch. But return line will be split to feed the fuge.
I can see I never added measurements, which makes it difficult to comment on the design.
So updatet:

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(convert cm to inches by divide with 2.5)
 

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