125g lighting, pvc overflow size questions

[saiyan7702]

im going to be using either 55 long or a 40 breeder for the sump. could you help out with sump layout? i have the reef octopus 150 and i did pick up the eheim pump and the rws already and will be here tuesday. only thing i cant seem to find yet is a set of lights for the tank. im going soft corals

i also ordered the 16" synergy reef overflow box

 

[Flippers4pups]

Just smaller. Drain section with skimmer, bubble trap and return section.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Another angle.

Drain/skimmer section will keep the same water level always. ATO switch is in the return section, because it will fluctuate with with evaporation.

 

[saiyan7702]

View attachment 356147

Another angle.

Drain/skimmer section will keep the same water level always. ATO switch is in the return section, because it will fluctuate with with evaporation.

4 drains going into the sump?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Two are mains, two are emergencies. If the mains get clogged, flow goes into the emergency drains. They set just above the waterline in the overflow and are always dry.

 

[2015GaTor]

I have three Mars Aqua 165Ws. They seem to do pretty good, though I haven't tried my hand at growing corals yet. I bought the Jebao DC 12000 and it has performed really well, though it has only been a few months. I only have it turned up half way and have dual returns on my 6' 125. It's worked real well. Good luck!