Sump size
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Toddrtrex
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Of course bigger is always better, but if a 30 gallon is as big as you can go, I think it will work well.
I have a 30 gallon sump for my 75. Here is a picture of mine --- from RIGHT to LEFT, inflow/skimmer section, baffles, small fuge section, then the return section, with a shelf for a bag of carbon. I am running an external pump, the sump wasn't drilled.
I have a 30 gallon sump for my 75. Here is a picture of mine --- from RIGHT to LEFT, inflow/skimmer section, baffles, small fuge section, then the return section, with a shelf for a bag of carbon. I am running an external pump, the sump wasn't drilled.
Thanks a lot for your input, do you have a drawing of your sump with measurements of chambers and all?
That is the set up I was thinking.
That is the set up I was thinking.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13097822#post13097822 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
Of course bigger is always better, but if a 30 gallon is as big as you can go, I think it will work well.
I have a 30 gallon sump for my 75. Here is a picture of mine --- from RIGHT to LEFT, inflow/skimmer section, baffles, small fuge section, then the return section, with a shelf for a bag of carbon. I am running an external pump, the sump wasn't drilled.
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Toddrtrex
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No drawings, but....
The first chamber (( on the right )) is 12"
Baffles take up a total of 4.5"
fuge is 12"
return section is 7"
First baffle is about 13" high
Middle baffle 12" high (( but about 14" from the bottom of the sump, used an over, under, over design ))
Last one is about 11.5"
The one piece b/t the fuge and return is about 10.5, with slots cut into in,
There are some more older pictures here,
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/Sump/?start=0
Thanks for the measurements, what kind of skimmer are using?
I have a little giant pump, 1/2", 750 GPH, 1/12 HP, 115V, is this plenty for a filtration system for my tank?
I have a little giant pump, 1/2", 750 GPH, 1/12 HP, 115V, is this plenty for a filtration system for my tank?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13097894#post13097894 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
No drawings, but....
The first chamber (( on the right )) is 12"
Baffles take up a total of 4.5"
fuge is 12"
return section is 7"
First baffle is about 13" high
Middle baffle 12" high (( but about 14" from the bottom of the sump, used an over, under, over design ))
Last one is about 11.5"
The one piece b/t the fuge and return is about 10.5, with slots cut into in,
There are some more older pictures here,
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/Sump/?start=0
Toddrtrex
Premium Member
I am using an ASM 1GX for my skimmer -- no mods. Have had it for 5+ years now.
My pump is a Velocity T2, rated for 650 GPH, and I have a throttled back. Think your pump would be fine, but I wouldn't go any higher.
If you don't overstock your tank, have a good amount of live rock, you should be good for filtration.
Regarding the middle baffle you said, is a total of 14 inches from the bottom, that means you left a 2" of space from bottom of the tank to bottom of the baffle?
Is that enough to have a good flow with the pump I have? Is there any rule of thumb to measure the space of the middle baffle?
Is that enough to have a good flow with the pump I have? Is there any rule of thumb to measure the space of the middle baffle?
Toddrtrex
Premium Member
That measurement may have been a bit off -- I just measured it, and was going from the outside of the tank, I am sure the bottom trim added a bit.
However, when I was placing that baffle, I put a 1" PVC elbow under it, to hold it in place as the silicone dried. So, it might be 1.5 off the bottom. All I know is that I have never had any micro-bubble issues, so I would assume that you would be fine too.
Is your tank reef ready? And if so, how many drains? You might have to throttle your pump back a bit, but that won't be an issue.
Here is a picture of the elbow under the baffle.
Toddrtrex
Premium Member
Cool. If it only comes with one, I have a feeling that you will have to throttle the pump back.
I have a different tank ( 58 gallon ) that is reef ready, and I had to throttle back my pump ( 650 GPD ). If you have to do that to yours, make sure to have the ball valve after the pump.
I have a different tank ( 58 gallon ) that is reef ready, and I had to throttle back my pump ( 650 GPD ). If you have to do that to yours, make sure to have the ball valve after the pump.
