Sump setup

[sarimus]

Hi all
We purchased a 450 litre tank with a 4 compartment sump and are building a reef tank. Where we come from ( small one horse town) there isn’t anywhere to go for set up help.
I’ve attached a picture of how I’ve setup the sump and wondering if it’s ok like that.
I’ve put this in order
1st space Fine filter pad to catch crap and I can easily pull it out and change it, under that black foam
2nd space. Bio media
3rd space, skimmer and more bio media
4th space, return pump.

And advice would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Maryanne

 

[Gumbies R Us]

@BeanAnimal

 

[get-salty]

Looks legit..

But any reason why you're running the drain all the way across to the right side?
most setup including mine, drain runs straight down from the display (left chamber), refugium - if you want, skimmer, and then return - far right.

I mean, your setup will work 100%.

 

[martin.a]

I too would run the drain to the left and use a long return pipe from the pump in the right compartment. I would also consider a mat roller. They are really convenient.

 

[mfinn]

I noticed the drain going all the way from left to the far right side too.
Reverse it maybe?

If you are planning on using live rock in the display you could eliminate the bio-balls.
I would move the skimmer one compartment away from the return pump section, and maybe add a refugium with macro-algae? Moving the skimmer will help stop micro bubbles going into the display tank.

 

[get-salty]

I noticed the drain going all the way from left to the far right side too.
Reverse it maybe?

If you are planning on using live rock in the display you could eliminate the bio-balls.
I would move the skimmer one compartment away from the return pump section, and maybe add a refugium with macro-algae? Moving the skimmer will help stop micro bubbles going into the display tank.

+1
eliminate all of the bio medias ; )