sump set up

[LowDime]

So i am redoing all my plumbing and adding a filter roller. I am using this size/style sump to fit in a specific space under my stand. So i am thinking about turning the old filter sock area that didn't work well into a fuge and the old skimmer chamber is where i will put the filter roller set up. The tank only has 1 drain and 1 return set up currently in a single corner overflow. (48x24x18) So i am trying to figure out the best way to set up the plumbing if it would be to just use the main 1inch drain and set up a manifold of sorts to divert some flow unto the fuge area while dumping the rest into the filter roller. I am thinking about swapping to an over the back return so i can utilize the what was return as an emergency drain set up.

 

[tbrown]

I think you'd likely have to manifold to divert part of the flow to the roller mat. I'd recommend using a ball valve on the pipe going to the Fuge section and 45° bends on the pipe going to the roller mat to decrease flow reduction due to friction loss.

 

[tbrown]

With the ball valve you'd be able to restrict the flow going to the Fuge to ensure enough flow gets to the roller mat.

 

[LowDime]

i would think i want most of the flow to the mat and only a small amount to the fuge

 

[tbrown]

i would think i want most of the flow to the mat and only a small amount to the fuge

Yep, that's why I suggested the ball valve to the Fuge so you can turn that down to make sure enough flow gets to the mat.

Another option is to get a second return pump rated for the flow you want going to the Fuge and plumb it from beneath the roller mat into the drain/Fuge/sock section?

 

[LowDime]

That’s a good idea. I have never done a true fudge. I have tried macro algae but it never lives.

 

[tbrown]

I did a pair of Clowns and some Anemones for my Fuge. Haven't gotten any Macros to add yet. Gotta start getting my nutrients back up.