Sump/refuge and return setup help

saltwater4life1 · 01/11/2007, 08:19 PM

Alright i received my return pump today so i figured i would get to start tomorrow or over the weekend but i wanted to know what way should i do my sump/refuge and return i bought 3 12x10in glass sheets but i can always buy more if i end up needing it. also what type of lighting should i buy for the 10g sump/refuge. Thanks!
BTW if you got any pictures or sketches you have of your sump or return set up will help.
Thanks again,
Nick

saltwater4life1 · 01/12/2007, 08:17 AM

anyone?
wouldn't i have less head loss if i had the return go up to the top of the tank then T off both ways and then down inside the tank or would having it V off from the start of the return and then it'd go right to the sides and then have it go in.
Kinda confused...

The Saltwater Kid · 01/12/2007, 08:26 AM

Look on the DIY forum. Check out a thread started by "blinkygrl" about a DIY 10g combo sump/fuge, that should at least get you started in the right direction. Also check out "melevsreef.com" as he has a ton of info!

saltwater4life1 · 01/12/2007, 08:42 AM

Ok thanks do you have a link i couldn't see it
but i think i'll go with melevs lighting since it seems to work and heard good feed back about it

rustybucket145 · 01/12/2007, 08:44 AM

Not my sump but a buddies we recently built. His was a 20gal but 10 will work fine. We drilled the return chamber for bulkhead for easy pump access and to allow more water volume in the sump but the return pump could easily be mounted internally.

not to scale

rustybucket145 · 01/12/2007, 08:45 AM

On your earlier question. Wait until you get to the top of the tank to T. You are correct this will cut your head loss consideribly.

saltwater4life1 · 01/12/2007, 08:47 AM

alright i think i'll go today if i can and get the rest of the stuff i need THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! saved me a lot of mistakes

saltwater4life1 · 01/12/2007, 09:16 PM

HEY guys i bought some PVC glue and want to MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE TO USE!!! Please tell me what you know or heard if this is safe,
Oatey Pipe Joint Compound it says use on water, steam, natural and oxygen, fluorine or molten metal lines. Please i want to make sure before i even think about using it.
Thanks again guys
Nick

saltwater4life1 · 01/12/2007, 09:22 PM

Hey just found this incase this helps i just started reading it
http://www.blazemaster.com/Brochures..._White_PJC.pdf

01/11/2007, 08:19 PM	#1
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Sump/refuge and return setup help Alright i received my return pump today so i figured i would get to start tomorrow or over the weekend but i wanted to know what way should i do my sump/refuge and return i bought 3 12x10in glass sheets but i can always buy more if i end up needing it. also what type of lighting should i buy for the 10g sump/refuge. Thanks! BTW if you got any pictures or sketches you have of your sump or return set up will help. Thanks again, Nick

01/12/2007, 08:17 AM	#2
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	anyone? wouldn't i have less head loss if i had the return go up to the top of the tank then T off both ways and then down inside the tank or would having it V off from the start of the return and then it'd go right to the sides and then have it go in. Kinda confused... __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

01/12/2007, 08:26 AM	#3
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Look on the DIY forum. Check out a thread started by "blinkygrl" about a DIY 10g combo sump/fuge, that should at least get you started in the right direction. Also check out "melevsreef.com" as he has a ton of info! __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

01/12/2007, 08:42 AM	#4
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Ok thanks do you have a link i couldn't see it but i think i'll go with melevs lighting since it seems to work and heard good feed back about it __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

01/12/2007, 08:44 AM	#5
rustybucket145 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: valdosta, ga Posts: 3,707	Not my sump but a buddies we recently built. His was a 20gal but 10 will work fine. We drilled the return chamber for bulkhead for easy pump access and to allow more water volume in the sump but the return pump could easily be mounted internally. not to scale __________________ 400gals of various tanks in the same system. Current Tank Info: 2 175w MH, 2 VH0 Actinics, Lots of Live Rock, tons of copepods, a Fat Mandarin Goby, Niger Trigger, Yellow Tang, Falco Hawkfish, Bi-Color Pseudo, numerous soft, SPS and LPS Corals

01/12/2007, 08:45 AM	#6
rustybucket145 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: valdosta, ga Posts: 3,707	On your earlier question. Wait until you get to the top of the tank to T. You are correct this will cut your head loss consideribly. __________________ 400gals of various tanks in the same system. Current Tank Info: 2 175w MH, 2 VH0 Actinics, Lots of Live Rock, tons of copepods, a Fat Mandarin Goby, Niger Trigger, Yellow Tang, Falco Hawkfish, Bi-Color Pseudo, numerous soft, SPS and LPS Corals

01/12/2007, 08:47 AM	#7
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	alright i think i'll go today if i can and get the rest of the stuff i need THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! saved me a lot of mistakes __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

01/12/2007, 09:16 PM	#8
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	HEY guys i bought some PVC glue and want to MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE TO USE!!! Please tell me what you know or heard if this is safe, Oatey Pipe Joint Compound it says use on water, steam, natural and oxygen, fluorine or molten metal lines. Please i want to make sure before i even think about using it. Thanks again guys Nick __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

01/12/2007, 09:22 PM	#9
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Hey just found this incase this helps i just started reading it http://www.blazemaster.com/Brochures..._White_PJC.pdf __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph