Sump Layout

BC Sparky · 08/13/2008, 08:35 PM

OK- just doing my finishing touches on my sump. Questionbs are

1) I assume that the float switches for the auto top off should go in the return section as this should be the section in which the water fluctuates due to evaporation? Correct????

2) Does it matter which section (Fuge, Intake or Return0 the heater goes?

3) Does it matter which section (Fuge, Intake or Return) the probes (PH, Temp, etc) go?

Anything else I should put in the sump or plan to install in hte future???

ChrisKirkland · 08/13/2008, 08:45 PM

1. Yes
2. You will want to put in the fuge and not the intake or return b/c if the level ever fluctuates (which it will during evap. and water changes) the heater will be expose and cause it damage. The fuge should always stay at the same water level.
3. I would put this in the return because the Macro algae will effect the ph probe and grow on it. (assuming you will be using macro algae)

Skimmer in the fuge (if room allows) to hide it away.

paraletho · 08/13/2008, 09:53 PM

If your trying to grow pods skim before the fuge. I couldn't tell by your tank stats or exp whether you were going FOWLR, mixed reef, or strictly coral.

sikpupy · 08/14/2008, 03:41 PM

"before" the fuge???

BC Sparky · 08/15/2008, 12:30 AM

My fuge actually sits off to one side and gets water from a tee in the drain. No worries

08/13/2008, 08:35 PM	#1
BC Sparky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nanaimo- BC Canada Posts: 254	Sump Layout OK- just doing my finishing touches on my sump. Questionbs are 1) I assume that the float switches for the auto top off should go in the return section as this should be the section in which the water fluctuates due to evaporation? Correct???? 2) Does it matter which section (Fuge, Intake or Return0 the heater goes? 3) Does it matter which section (Fuge, Intake or Return) the probes (PH, Temp, etc) go? Anything else I should put in the sump or plan to install in hte future???

08/13/2008, 08:45 PM	#2
ChrisKirkland Reef and Coral Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 1,739	1. Yes 2. You will want to put in the fuge and not the intake or return b/c if the level ever fluctuates (which it will during evap. and water changes) the heater will be expose and cause it damage. The fuge should always stay at the same water level. 3. I would put this in the return because the Macro algae will effect the ph probe and grow on it. (assuming you will be using macro algae) Skimmer in the fuge (if room allows) to hide it away. __________________ Chris Kirkland Reef Nerd. Current Tank Info: Getting back into the hobby.

08/13/2008, 09:53 PM	#3
paraletho Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sabine Pass TX Posts: 433	If your trying to grow pods skim before the fuge. I couldn't tell by your tank stats or exp whether you were going FOWLR, mixed reef, or strictly coral. __________________ There is no better feeling in the world than waking up in the morning and knowing you're doing what you were born to do. It's your life just do it Current Tank Info: 32month old 58 gallon (GBTA,Mushrooms,Dendros,Ricordea,Red Planet,Lobo, Open Brain,10" Torch,Hammer/Frogspawn Xbreed, Mated Pair Ocellaris, Powder Blue ,CB shrimp, assorted cleanup crew) mag 9, 6x39 T5 ATI; 21 mth old 125 gal SPS 50 gal sump/refugium

08/14/2008, 03:41 PM	#4
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	"before" the fuge???

08/15/2008, 12:30 AM	#5
BC Sparky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nanaimo- BC Canada Posts: 254	My fuge actually sits off to one side and gets water from a tee in the drain. No worries