Dividing up a sump

jojo22 said:
The only thing I would change is get rid of the pump to suply the fuge, just put a "T" fitting in the return line add a ball valve (or better yet a gate valve) and run that to the fuge.
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LOL... ok

Re: protein skimmer: Good deal.

Kinda thinking that it would be a bit like this: |-| or like a lowercase n. I could then get some aquarium safe glue or epoxy :) and stick those suckers together for good. No biggie there!

Re: Pump & Fuge...

So, take the pump in the middle... split the tubing so half goes to the main tank and the other goes to the fuge. Wouldn't this, like, greatly reduce my water turn over in the main tank? The pump I have on there right now is probably only doing about 975 gph.

I guess the better idea would be to get something like a Mag Drive 3600.

If I have it in-line it wouldn't generate as much heat in the sump (less evaporation) and at 4' I would get 3150 gph. Would that be overkill though? I'd be worried for any fish that comes near output at the top of the tank... Maybe I'd get the 2400.... LOL
 
GatorDrew said:
Re: Pump & Fuge...

So, take the pump in the middle... split the tubing so half goes to the main tank and the other goes to the fuge. Wouldn't this, like, greatly reduce my water turn over in the main tank? The pump I have on there right now is probably only doing about 975 gph.
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that is why you put a gate or ball valve after the "T" you only want 3-5X turnover in your fuge so the water contacts the macros long enough to do their job, Ideal movement would be very calm but just enough to prevent stagnent areas at the corners and surface.
 
Gotcha. :)

Thanks... saving me money. :)

Attached is with your recommendations. I'm thinking tubing can achieve all of this (not PVC). After the gate valve I'll just guide the tubing so it goes about half way into the fuge.

REVISED_SUMP_V4.jpg
 
Looks good, now take that money saved and spend it else where on the tank!!
 
LOL! Yes, sir!

As question I had previously... if I were to install a float valve it would be installed in the middle section, correct? I'm 99% sure, just want a second opinion.
 
Yes as that will have the most fluctuation. I would take a small peice of glass and drill it before install and then attach it so that you can readh it for maintnence/repair if needed. Just make sure you don't place it where the pump can't me removed for the same.
 
yo jojo!

Alright... I'm starting on the project. My camera is broken now, but will be sure to show you the end result.

Anyway, it's a bit premature but I'm curious about the fuge.

Substrate... Kent Marine BioSediment looks pretty good. I've also heard Live Sand.... Mud... etc. Any opinions?

As far as macro algae goes, I think the winner is Chaetomorpha. Right?
 
i used aragonite sand in my dsb in the sump, 6 inches, then put live rock rubble and a mixture of chaeto and culerpa for macro's....Chaeto is the most common type found in sumps..

Niko
 
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