Twisty nano's build

[twisty]

I was planning on plumbing both drains into one output and running a filter sock on it.

I guess I could still do this and T-off the drain in two with ball valves; one to the fuge (lower flow) and the other to the skimmer section. I guess with this method I would just run the sock on the skimmer portion and not the fuge?

Also my baffles are 10' high. From what i've seen the Fuge section has a higher baffle.

does this make sense?

Originally Posted by twisty

I received my skimmer today
Now i'm trying to figure out what would be the best layout for my SUMP

I haven't installed any baffles yet as I would like input.

What do you guys think of this layout?

Originally Posted by daplatapus

A lot of people will prefer to have the fuge before the skimmer. That way the water isn't " too clean" for any macro algae or whatever you're wanting to grow in there.
Are you planning having any filter socks?

[twisty]

I need to purchase a return pump.

Anybody have any experience with the Sicce Syncra pumps?

the 4.0 pushes 900+ gph...

Or the Eheim Universal 1262.

I'm planning on using this pump as a return for both tanks... plus a manifold for reactors.

Any input?

[WarDog]

The 1262 is a workhorse that's been around forever, so that's my vote. No experience with the Sicce yet.

Are you planning the top tank to drain into the lower tank then into the sump, with the return back up to the top tank? I'm trying to visualize your idea.

[twisty]

Both tanks will drain into the Sump... they both have C2C overflows with Durso standpipes...

So the Ehiem will be used as a return for both tanks....


I also plan on using the pump for media reactors off a manifold.

thanks for your input.

I'll post pictures tonight... I have the returns already plumbed. Just need a pump to get going.

Originally Posted by WarDog

Are you planning the top tank to drain into the lower tank then into the sump, with the return back up to the top tank? I'm trying to visualize your idea.

[WarDog]

Yeah, post some pictures if you can. You might want a bigger pump. I've got lots of suggestions for you, however it'll have to wait until I can get to a proper keyboard. I'm on lunch and need to get back to the slavery, lol.

[twisty]

Well my day slaving away it almost done!

I'll post a pic of what I've got done so far later tonight.

I still haven't glued the baffles in the sump yet... as I want to figure out what pump to run

Originally Posted by WarDog

Yeah, post some pictures if you can. You might want a bigger pump. I've got lots of suggestions for you, however it'll have to wait until I can get to a proper keyboard. I'm on lunch and need to get back to the slavery, lol.

[WarDog]

Good call on the baffles. I'll send you an add, as to not clog up your build thread!