Could this work.......?

jamcatlin · 07/14/2012, 01:38 PM

I haven't set up my tank yet and the only equipment I have is the 40B that intend to make a sump/refugium.

These are my questions:
1) Can I use the overflows in the DT to make 2 outflows to the sump?

2)If I can, will I just have to buy plumbing and have it dump into top of DT?

3)If I can't, the "RR" part of the DT houses both in and outflows. With that being said, isn't the flow of water or circulation reduced?

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MattyO · 07/14/2012, 03:21 PM

Search herbie overflow method... That is what you are talking about with the 2 drains, and yes u would need to plumb back over the top for the return. Not something I would do as ur sump shouldnt be that fast for flow running through it. If so the skimmer and Macroalgae won't have time to do their job. I think. Ost people shoot for 5-10x ur DT. Volume for their sump flow.

The question is y are u doing this? If for noise go with the herbie, if for circulation get a few power heads inside the tank.

Btw I also like to go skimmer/return/fuge, with the return line plumbed back into the fuge to control flow better.

jamcatlin · 07/14/2012, 03:41 PM

OK. The reason for this would be more circulation. Would this be too "noisy"? I've seen sump designs with the return in the middle and plumbing T'd off. I didn't really like it IMO. So, I could still use this design but just add a few power heads? Or use the standard in/out flow of RR with power heads?

Sorry if my questions are redundant..... brand new and don't want to make any fatal mistakes.

::searching herbie method::

sammy77 · 07/14/2012, 05:46 PM

This is going to be quietier and safer because you would be using 2 drains versus 1(Herbie method). It's all preference of what you wanna do.

jamcatlin · 07/14/2012, 06:05 PM

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How about this?

The grey illustrates filter socks. We would be able to control flow rate with the ball or gate valves.

07/14/2012, 01:38 PM	#1
jamcatlin Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	Could this work.......? I haven't set up my tank yet and the only equipment I have is the 40B that intend to make a sump/refugium. These are my questions: 1) Can I use the overflows in the DT to make 2 outflows to the sump? 2)If I can, will I just have to buy plumbing and have it dump into top of DT? 3)If I can't, the "RR" part of the DT houses both in and outflows. With that being said, isn't the flow of water or circulation reduced? [IMG][/IMG]

07/14/2012, 03:21 PM	#2
MattyO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 800	Search herbie overflow method... That is what you are talking about with the 2 drains, and yes u would need to plumb back over the top for the return. Not something I would do as ur sump shouldnt be that fast for flow running through it. If so the skimmer and Macroalgae won't have time to do their job. I think. Ost people shoot for 5-10x ur DT. Volume for their sump flow. The question is y are u doing this? If for noise go with the herbie, if for circulation get a few power heads inside the tank. Btw I also like to go skimmer/return/fuge, with the return line plumbed back into the fuge to control flow better. __________________ ~300G System, 180+ 90 plumbed to 75G Sump.. in the making

07/14/2012, 05:46 PM	#4
sammy77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: IL Posts: 373	This is going to be quietier and safer because you would be using 2 drains versus 1(Herbie method). It's all preference of what you wanna do. __________________ 220gal FOWLR When you're down....look up....get up....and don't ever give up! Current Tank Info: 220gal FOWLR

07/14/2012, 06:05 PM	#5
jamcatlin Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	[IMG][/IMG] How about this? The grey illustrates filter socks. We would be able to control flow rate with the ball or gate valves.

07/14/2012, 03:41 PM	#3
jamcatlin Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	OK. The reason for this would be more circulation. Would this be too "noisy"? I've seen sump designs with the return in the middle and plumbing T'd off. I didn't really like it IMO. So, I could still use this design but just add a few power heads? Or use the standard in/out flow of RR with power heads? Sorry if my questions are redundant..... brand new and don't want to make any fatal mistakes. ::searching herbie method::