Help from the DIY sump gods

[Seth81]

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.

Originally Posted by WindowMaker

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.