Sump design question.

dannieboiz · 08/07/2006, 12:45 PM

Should I use baffles or eggcrates to seperate the frag and the fuge section?

sir_dudeguy · 08/07/2006, 12:49 PM

baffles. that would help take away bubbles i would think.

so you're not putting a skimmer in this?

dannieboiz · 08/07/2006, 12:55 PM

Skimmer will be external.

Here's the layout of the original when i thought I was gonna use a 55g glass tank that was 48x13x20, but I picked up a 55 acrylic 48x15x18 (which is more ideal for a sump due to the height and width) so I'm just playing around with the ideas again but the concept and the chambers will remain the same. Just sized a little differently.

Also instead of live rocks, I'll be using Eggcrates to elevate the frags above the bottom for the debris and easier maintence, live rocks rubbles will now be dropped directly int othe drain section and a few in the return section.

theatrus · 08/07/2006, 01:08 PM

I've seen both eggcrate and baffles used successfully. Baffles enforce a tiered approach and limit the size of your topoff area (as the return pump area is the only one which will vary in height). If you have an ATO this isn't as big of a problem. Eggcrate lets the water volume swing more (without ATO), but may create better flow through the frag area.

PS: What did you use to draw this?

dannieboiz · 08/07/2006, 02:04 PM

i used sketchup to do the drawing.

I have an ATO from a 55g drum, should last me months

A small MJ will be placed in the Frag area for flow. I kind of not want the macros to be flowing over to the frag section cause I'd like to keep that area as clean as possible for display purpose as well.

theatrus · 08/07/2006, 02:26 PM

Didn't notice you could do dimensions with sketchup. Going to have to play with it some more

Perhaps used solid baffles up until the return pump section? You have a valid point about macro control

dannieboiz · 08/07/2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theatrus
Didn't notice you could do dimensions with sketchup. Going to have to play with it some more

Perhaps used solid baffles up until the return pump section? You have a valid point about macro control

It's quite easy, watch the tutorial, I've only used sketchup for 2 weeks with no prior graphics experience.

When you draw anything, you can simply punch in the dimension/length u want and it will auto. draw it for u.

IE: make a box (any size) hold the left mouse button, punch in
4'x2' "enter" this will give u a box that's 4x2
replace the ' with " will give u inches. I sketch that up in just a few minutes.

08/07/2006, 12:45 PM	#1
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	Sump design question. Should I use baffles or eggcrates to seperate the frag and the fuge section?

08/07/2006, 12:49 PM	#2
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	baffles. that would help take away bubbles i would think. so you're not putting a skimmer in this? __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

08/07/2006, 01:08 PM	#4
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	I've seen both eggcrate and baffles used successfully. Baffles enforce a tiered approach and limit the size of your topoff area (as the return pump area is the only one which will vary in height). If you have an ATO this isn't as big of a problem. Eggcrate lets the water volume swing more (without ATO), but may create better flow through the frag area. PS: What did you use to draw this? __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

08/07/2006, 02:26 PM	#6
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Didn't notice you could do dimensions with sketchup. Going to have to play with it some more Perhaps used solid baffles up until the return pump section? You have a valid point about macro control __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

08/07/2006, 12:55 PM	#3
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	Skimmer will be external. Here's the layout of the original when i thought I was gonna use a 55g glass tank that was 48x13x20, but I picked up a 55 acrylic 48x15x18 (which is more ideal for a sump due to the height and width) so I'm just playing around with the ideas again but the concept and the chambers will remain the same. Just sized a little differently. Also instead of live rocks, I'll be using Eggcrates to elevate the frags above the bottom for the debris and easier maintence, live rocks rubbles will now be dropped directly int othe drain section and a few in the return section.

08/07/2006, 02:04 PM	#5
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	i used sketchup to do the drawing. I have an ATO from a 55g drum, should last me months A small MJ will be placed in the Frag area for flow. I kind of not want the macros to be flowing over to the frag section cause I'd like to keep that area as clean as possible for display purpose as well.