Help from the DIY sump gods
 

Hey all,

Im starting to build a new stand and it seems like the perfect time to build a sump.

My dimensions will be roughly 48x12x14 tall (suggestions here please)

I would like to integrate room for a filter pad, bubble trap, skimmer, internal pump and refugium.

not overly certain about what order to line everything up in.

Opinions and input greatly appreciated.

Well the order I did everything was

Submerged return from tank -> filter socks -> Baffle -> Filter pads ( foam block and filter floss -> refugium -> baffle with filter floss -> Skimmer/retun pump section

The skimmer draws from just after the filter socks and returns water to the filter pad section. Also I am running carbon and GFO reactors off the main pump and return to the filter pad section as well.

Escuse the roughness of this sketch, yeah some detail is missing.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/pic...pictureid=5598

Check out Melevsreef.com.

I think you just showed me how to fix my skimmer problem on my sps tank :D
Time to relocate the pump for my skimmer

Ha ha... Yeah I'm glad I could help! I'll try to get some real world pics of my setup tonight.

You will probably need more height than 14" especially if you have a skimmer. My Vertex In-100 is higher than that.

The first thing to do is figure out what you want to used for a skimmer, and then work backwards from that to see what you have left for a sump.

Don't forget any other equipment you want to hide in the stand as well.

Even with my 48"x24"x28"h (inside) stand, I can only use a 3gal top up container.. no where near enough for my tank.

That said, skimmer first, then what ever is left.

thanks, I have a euro reef rs80 skimmer that I plan to stick with for now. It needs 6.5" of depth. Ive been looking at melvesreef for some design cues as well. Lets see what I can figure out.