Sump Configurations

L8ndeb · 08/29/2010, 05:58 PM

Hi All,

Designing a sump, and would like to look at designs whether in a pic or drawing. TIA

thegrun · 08/29/2010, 06:15 PM

The usual configurations are:
Drain into optional filter socks & skimmer section>refugium section>return section or
Drain split with one drain into skimmer section>return section

theatrus · 08/29/2010, 10:44 PM

Mine is configured as

Skimmer > Return < Refuge

Toddrtrex · 08/29/2010, 11:51 PM

Mine are (( from Right to left )) inflow/skimmer section, baffles, fuge, single baffle, return section (( the one for my 33, skips the fuge, since it is only a 10 gallon )).

20 high for my 58,

30 for my 75,

8mpg · 08/30/2010, 08:33 AM

check out melevsreef.com

He has lots of great sump building info. Im about to build one in a 40b tank. It will go Skimmer>Sump>return. Im using 11" tall baffles and will have to raise the skimmer up 2"

trunks1622 · 08/30/2010, 09:10 AM

I am setting up my sump using 3 tanks; 20g, 33g and 50g. My display tank drains to my 20g which has 45 degree baffles to slow down the water and acts like a detritus trap. The 20g also has my carbon reactor which drains to my 50g tank. The 20g tank is connected to my 50g with 2 1" pvc. The 50g tank has 3 section. The first section has my reactor with biopellets and my phosphate reactor. The second section is for my skimmer. The 3rd is my return pump to my display tank. Also, in the 50g, i have an ac70 that pushes water to my 33g tank which is my DSB/Refugium. The 33g tank then drains back to my 20g tank.

L8ndeb · 08/30/2010, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the pics Todd, and the imfo *mpg. Trunks....any pics?

TIA

swenholz · 08/30/2010, 09:34 AM

I stole my design from Melv's Reef. I have made a few changes sinces the original drawing. I moved the output of the fuge to the live rock chamber after the skimmer. Also, I had to add a reinforcement piece to the return end (left side) of the fuge. It truned out to be a good addition. I got a secondary bubble trap out of it and was able to add a support structure that effectivly gave me a forced carbon filter instead of a passive one.

trunks1622 · 08/30/2010, 09:50 AM

I will post a picture once everything is setup. So far, i only have the 20g and 50g connected. It will probably be a week or 2 before I have all of it hooked up to my display tank.

L8ndeb · 08/30/2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks guys. This is more inline on what I was inquiring about when I posted the thread. Good ideas for me, and a chance for all of you to show off your sumps. Thanks again.

08/29/2010, 05:58 PM	#1
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	Sump Configurations Hi All, Designing a sump, and would like to look at designs whether in a pic or drawing. TIA __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

08/29/2010, 10:44 PM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Mine is configured as Skimmer > Return < Refuge __________________ 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

08/29/2010, 11:51 PM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Mine are (( from Right to left )) inflow/skimmer section, baffles, fuge, single baffle, return section (( the one for my 33, skips the fuge, since it is only a 10 gallon )). 20 high for my 58, 30 for my 75, __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

08/30/2010, 09:13 AM	#7
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	Thanks for the pics Todd, and the imfo *mpg. Trunks....any pics? TIA __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

08/30/2010, 09:34 AM	#8
swenholz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 165	I stole my design from Melv's Reef. I have made a few changes sinces the original drawing. I moved the output of the fuge to the live rock chamber after the skimmer. Also, I had to add a reinforcement piece to the return end (left side) of the fuge. It truned out to be a good addition. I got a secondary bubble trap out of it and was able to add a support structure that effectivly gave me a forced carbon filter instead of a passive one. __________________ __________________________________ Scott "Imagination is more important than knowledge", "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." - Albert Einstein "I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries" - French Taunter (John Cleese) eznet2u - Soap will not remove Jalapeno juice from tender bits. Current Tank Info: 150 mixed reef in wall/peninsula (Under Construction)

08/29/2010, 06:15 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	The usual configurations are: Drain into optional filter socks & skimmer section>refugium section>return section or Drain split with one drain into skimmer section>return section

08/30/2010, 08:33 AM	#5
8mpg Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 275	check out melevsreef.com He has lots of great sump building info. Im about to build one in a 40b tank. It will go Skimmer>Sump>return. Im using 11" tall baffles and will have to raise the skimmer up 2"

08/30/2010, 09:10 AM	#6
trunks1622 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71	I am setting up my sump using 3 tanks; 20g, 33g and 50g. My display tank drains to my 20g which has 45 degree baffles to slow down the water and acts like a detritus trap. The 20g also has my carbon reactor which drains to my 50g tank. The 20g tank is connected to my 50g with 2 1" pvc. The 50g tank has 3 section. The first section has my reactor with biopellets and my phosphate reactor. The second section is for my skimmer. The 3rd is my return pump to my display tank. Also, in the 50g, i have an ac70 that pushes water to my 33g tank which is my DSB/Refugium. The 33g tank then drains back to my 20g tank.

08/30/2010, 09:50 AM	#9
trunks1622 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71	I will post a picture once everything is setup. So far, i only have the 20g and 50g connected. It will probably be a week or 2 before I have all of it hooked up to my display tank.

08/30/2010, 10:27 AM	#10
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	Thanks guys. This is more inline on what I was inquiring about when I posted the thread. Good ideas for me, and a chance for all of you to show off your sumps. Thanks again. __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

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