Triton sump attempt

T_BONE · 05/11/2019, 07:22 AM

I am getting away from my Eshoppes RS-200 as I want a fuge in my sump. My current setup is a mixed reef 48” 120 gallon Deep Blue Pro with dual corner overflows, and dual returns with a Sicce Syncra 4.0 return pump, and a reef octopus Classic 110-int skimmer. I am shooting for a Triton Style sump with a 40breeder and have attached a diagram of what I am wanting to build. Can you guys take a look and give me any critiques or suggestions? Bubble traps needed or no? Do I need valves on the drains? Do I need to add baffle where the drains enter fuge to minimize micro bubbles and kill turbulence? Etc, etc.... As always any and all input is much appreciated. Attached is my current setup vs proposed build.
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T_BONE · 05/11/2019, 07:31 AM

Current setup when i set the tank up. Sorry no recent pics.
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Sharpimage · 05/11/2019, 10:26 AM

Looks fine to me. You could shrink the skimmer section some to make the fuge larger

T_BONE · 05/11/2019, 12:01 PM

The skimmer section is roughly 2” bigger than my current skimmer section. I thought about making it a little smaller but my fuge is already well within the specs for a Triton. The extra room may be a good thing if I ever upgrade or replace the skimmer. I do appreciate the suggestion @Sharpimage.

05/11/2019, 07:22 AM	#1
T_BONE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11	Triton sump attempt I am getting away from my Eshoppes RS-200 as I want a fuge in my sump. My current setup is a mixed reef 48” 120 gallon Deep Blue Pro with dual corner overflows, and dual returns with a Sicce Syncra 4.0 return pump, and a reef octopus Classic 110-int skimmer. I am shooting for a Triton Style sump with a 40breeder and have attached a diagram of what I am wanting to build. Can you guys take a look and give me any critiques or suggestions? Bubble traps needed or no? Do I need valves on the drains? Do I need to add baffle where the drains enter fuge to minimize micro bubbles and kill turbulence? Etc, etc.... As always any and all input is much appreciated. Attached is my current setup vs proposed build. D8D6084D-740F-4055-94A9-8F5F3A4DBD3A.jpg

05/11/2019, 07:31 AM	#2
T_BONE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11	Current setup when i set the tank up. Sorry no recent pics. 5E7FCC10-FDD8-413A-92C6-455E35886218.jpg

05/11/2019, 10:26 AM	#3
Sharpimage Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 324	Looks fine to me. You could shrink the skimmer section some to make the fuge larger

05/11/2019, 12:01 PM	#4
T_BONE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11	The skimmer section is roughly 2” bigger than my current skimmer section. I thought about making it a little smaller but my fuge is already well within the specs for a Triton. The extra room may be a good thing if I ever upgrade or replace the skimmer. I do appreciate the suggestion @Sharpimage.