Sump planning

[straightrazorguy]

Originally Posted by Ryan

I like a larger return section simply for the dead space for emergency overflow if the power goes out.

+ 1 on that idea; you can never have too much emergency space.

Originally Posted by Ryan

IMO a fuge is a waste of space. You can achieve better results using a reactor. About the best thing it does is house pods but not sure how many would make it through a return pump.

I have and have run both. Reactors are good while the tank is new, to bring down phosphates, nitrates, etc. And while I agree that a fuge takes more room, it is more beneficial in the long run. It adds biodiversity; it creates an ecosystem of sorts, and it lowers nitrates and phosphates, without GFO and other media. I haven't run GFO in years. The pods are just an added bonus...