Sump Design - Review

[Syoung]

Hey all,

Starting out a build of a 120G with 40G sump. My previous experience was AIO, so this is my first sump.

Starting off with a 40G Breeder, planning this method:
- Bean Animal overflow (Likely Modular Marine 1200 or 1600)
- Reefmat 500
- Skimmer (ultra reef akula uks-160)
- Refugium (Chaeto)
- Return Chamber (Dual Sicce Syncra SDC 6 - One returning through UV)

I have a bunch of questions and would love feedback:
- How should I plumb the reefmat in?
- I could attach it via bulkhead to a chamber holding the two drain pipes
- Or I could attach it directly to the primary drain and leave the secondary bypassing it
- How large should the return chamber be?
- Currently it sits at 6" width, full depth
- How large should a refugium be?
- Currently 8" width, full depth

 

[danreef55]

 

[Syoung]

Thanks Danreef55. Looks like your fleece roller is plumbed directly into your main drain?

 

[danreef55]

Thanks Danreef55. Looks like your fleece roller is plumbed directly into your main drain?

correct this model can handle the flow rate.
you are on the right track