Frag Tank/ Sump Design Questions

Bacchus_fl · 09/04/2007, 06:40 AM

Alright I have decided to put this extra 55G I have to use. I have a large pantry located directly behind my display and I am going to set the 55G up as a sump/ frag tank. The main purpose for this it 3 fold, !. I need a gorw out area for frags, 2. I just purchased Brians ETSS skimmer and need a place to install it and 3. It will give me easier access to equipment than the fuge under my tank.

I wanted to make sure I design the baffles right and wanted to see if their are any clever ideas out there for making this as efficient as possible. I am doing this today so if you have anything to offer please let me know as soon as you can.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason

I have a diagram of my plan but can't figure out how to post it, I could use some help there as well...I need allot of help...

anative · 09/04/2007, 08:39 AM

How much room do you need for the skimmer? What type (internal or extermal) of return pump?

Jon

Bacchus_fl · 09/04/2007, 12:25 PM

The skimmer will be extrenal and the pump is a mag 12 which will be submerged.

mrcrab · 09/04/2007, 07:40 PM

Just make sure there's enough distance between the baffles so you can get something, scraper etc. to clean in there.

09/04/2007, 06:40 AM	#1
Bacchus_fl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 535	Frag Tank/ Sump Design Questions Alright I have decided to put this extra 55G I have to use. I have a large pantry located directly behind my display and I am going to set the 55G up as a sump/ frag tank. The main purpose for this it 3 fold, !. I need a gorw out area for frags, 2. I just purchased Brians ETSS skimmer and need a place to install it and 3. It will give me easier access to equipment than the fuge under my tank. I wanted to make sure I design the baffles right and wanted to see if their are any clever ideas out there for making this as efficient as possible. I am doing this today so if you have anything to offer please let me know as soon as you can. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jason I have a diagram of my plan but can't figure out how to post it, I could use some help there as well...I need allot of help... __________________ A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at them. Current Tank Info: 180 G Reef, 75G Fuge, 3x36 3w CREE LED fixtures, Dart Return w 6 way Osilator, Blueline Closed Loop, Euroreef Skimmer, Neptune Apex Controller, Carbon/Phosban Reactors, ATO

09/04/2007, 08:39 AM	#2
anative Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 826	How much room do you need for the skimmer? What type (internal or extermal) of return pump? Jon __________________ Jon Clements MASNA Vice-President - 2009, 2010 ORCA Treasurer - 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Current Tank Info: 220g reef of LPS and Softies

09/04/2007, 12:25 PM	#3
Bacchus_fl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 535	The skimmer will be extrenal and the pump is a mag 12 which will be submerged. __________________ A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at them. Current Tank Info: 180 G Reef, 75G Fuge, 3x36 3w CREE LED fixtures, Dart Return w 6 way Osilator, Blueline Closed Loop, Euroreef Skimmer, Neptune Apex Controller, Carbon/Phosban Reactors, ATO

09/04/2007, 07:40 PM	#4
mrcrab Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,866	Just make sure there's enough distance between the baffles so you can get something, scraper etc. to clean in there.