Sump Q

[Wetty]

so which would u suggest is the best sump design in a 3ft tank for a first timer. Name each compartment in order and how to set them up. Iv got many ideas....but im gettting ahead of myself.

 

[Mekaeel]

A standard 3 chamber sump.
Chamber 1 Over flow from tank and you skimmer.
Chamber 2 DSB (deep san bed).
Chamber 3 Return pump to tank.

 

[Warr7207]

Mekaeel right on the money, if you want to get funky you can have a separate LR compartment

 

[Wetty]

Mekaeel right on the money, if you want to get funky you can have a separate LR compartment

Live rock?

 

[Shaun]

Yes LR=Live Rock

 

[Mekaeel]

Mekaeel right on the money, if you want to get funky you can have a separate LR compartment

Exactly the way I've done it,seperate compartment for LR

 

[Wetty]

Exactly the way I've done it,seperate compartment for LR

Explain ur set up pls....so that I can get a mental pic

 

[Mekaeel]

Let me check up for a pic...

 

[Mekaeel]

Ok here's the design of mines

 

[Mekaeel]

Ok heres another old pic of my sump

 

[Wetty]

Ok here's the design of mines

On the left of the pic...why do u have a shorter wall on either side of the taller wall?

 

[Mekaeel]

On the left of the pic...why do u have a shorter wall on either side of the taller wall?

Those are baffels.Helps in preventing micro bubbles from entering the return chamber and thus prevents it from going into your display.

 

[Wetty]

i see. is it needed?

 

[Mekaeel]

i see. is it needed?

I prefer to have it.Saves you hassels in the long run,ie.once the tank is filled and then you notice the bubbles

 

[OCELLARIS]

mekaeel would these micro bubbles not aid in the aeration of the water?

 

[Mekaeel]

mekaeel would these micro bubbles not aid in the aeration of the water?

In the first compartment of the sump it is fine,but you dont want it in your DT as it will look ugly.

 

[OCELLARIS]

ok bro

 

[Wetty]

Yeah..the bubbles carrry the bad stuff rite? Like the waste and so forth

 

[OCELLARIS]

i dont think it would carry waste wetty, the DSB / CHAETO should take care of that at a large percentage

 

[Wetty]

i dont think it would carry waste wetty, the DSB / CHAETO should take care of that at a large percentage

Nothings fool proof..and im sure sum wud find its way thru. I spose as long as its less than 2%