265 Gallon + In-Wall 90 Gallon Display Refugium

[Tuffloud1]

I am currently in the works of adding a 265 gallon dis play to my current 90 gallon in wall system. Here is a brainstorming sketch picture of what I want to do. My reasoning for keeping the skimmer and return under the 90 is because it is behind a wall (no noise).

Will this work? I would love to hear feedback, pointers. Thanks!

 

[Tuffloud1]

Here is the current in wall 90 which I want to turn into a display refugium and put the new 265 next to it on the right side.

 

[Tuffloud1]

Can anyone refer me to another members build that might be similar to what I'm trying to do so I can get ideas?

I'm having trouble finding anything similar.

 

[sandyland]

I'm no expert on the subject but I would think about putting the gate valve directing water into the fuge on the pipe going to the main display tank. As to force the water up the return or the water might want to travel with the path of least resistance in the bigger pipe.
On a side note can you continue the plane of the wall the current in wall tank is in and make both of the tanks in wall?

 

[sandyland]

Maybe you could also increase the size of the sump behind the wall and eliminate the sump under the new tank. This would help with noise.

 

[Tuffloud1]

Maybe you could also increase the size of the sump behind the wall and eliminate the sump under the new tank. This would help with noise.

I only have 41 inches in length to work with for the space under the 90 gallon.

 

[Tuffloud1]

I'm no expert on the subject but I would think about putting the gate valve directing water into the fuge on the pipe going to the main display tank. As to force the water up the return or the water might want to travel with the path of least resistance in the bigger pipe.
On a side note can you continue the plane of the wall the current in wall tank is in and make both of the tanks in wall?

I want the 265 gallon to be seperated - not built into the wall.

I'm starting to think I may have to have the skimmer and return pump under the 265 and connect the sump under the 90 to it.