Which sump design is best?

[coryjac0b]

I've read before that having the skimmer chamber after the fuge is bad for the pods, as the skimmer will skim them away. is this true?, if so could i build my sump in this order:

Drain --> Skimmer --> Fuge --> Return, as in meaning how the water flows.

 

[spmedi]

Yes you can do that. Here is a place to see a few designs.

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html