ideas on a sump???
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tkimmons85
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This tank of the month had a really cool compact sump that obviously works well, Just look at that tank ! I liked how he went with a fairly simple sump but covered all the main filtration needs.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/totm/index.php
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/totm/index.php
MVlk
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I just ordered my glass from the Glass Contractors. I am getting 5 ea of 9"H x 9 15/16"W x 1/4" thick glass. They are charging $7 ea with polished edges.
I'll place them in the standard 10 gallon tank with two baffles (up/down) before the refugium area and three after (down/up/down).
My intake section will be ~5" with 9" for the refugium and a smaller return. Since I am gravity feeding back, my return can be small with no pump or need for a larger body of water for evaporation / top off. With just under 5" in the intake area, I may be able to fit a small skimmer in.
The full 3 baffle bubble trap after the refugium may be over kill since it will be a gravity feed anyhow. I am not sure if I should ditch one or all and increase the intake?
My biggest challenge will be the height since the refugium will be at the top of a closet under a stairs. I have about 17" total height and about 4" from the top of the tank. I could lower the tank by several inches, but that would mean building a new shelf for it to sit on. I am a bit lazy to do that unless absolutely necessary.
I'll place them in the standard 10 gallon tank with two baffles (up/down) before the refugium area and three after (down/up/down).
My intake section will be ~5" with 9" for the refugium and a smaller return. Since I am gravity feeding back, my return can be small with no pump or need for a larger body of water for evaporation / top off. With just under 5" in the intake area, I may be able to fit a small skimmer in.
The full 3 baffle bubble trap after the refugium may be over kill since it will be a gravity feed anyhow. I am not sure if I should ditch one or all and increase the intake?
My biggest challenge will be the height since the refugium will be at the top of a closet under a stairs. I have about 17" total height and about 4" from the top of the tank. I could lower the tank by several inches, but that would mean building a new shelf for it to sit on. I am a bit lazy to do that unless absolutely necessary.
nightfire
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will do,hey michael do you have the specs for that pump ya had for me,dont know if my pm got through to ya,i just want to know the messurements,its not too big of a deal since its going in the fuge part,i do have to see how i can get my remora in there and that maxijet it has...though before i can work on that i need a spare 10 gallon 
or maybe a 20 thats only 10 inches wide
or maybe a 20 thats only 10 inches wide
MVlk
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You probably already know this... you do not need a ton of flow from your sump... where are you getting that number from? Most flow should be powerheads etc inside. You just need enough flow to support the skimmer / refugium which is not really whole lot.
Also, If I decide not to add my second set of baffles, I may have 2 or 3 extra baffles for your build if you go with the 10 gallon.
Also, If I decide not to add my second set of baffles, I may have 2 or 3 extra baffles for your build if you go with the 10 gallon.
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MVlk
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oh the number is from all my pumps and stuff lol and thanks for the glass if ya have it left over
I'd be happy to make it available to you if I decide not to use it... I just need feedback from our club on whether that is advisable or not.
nightfire
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i dont have any coral,sorry,if ya can send me a pic of it that would be great but right now im not able to buy anything cause of xmas though
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