looking for help on sump build

sponger0 · 08/09/2009, 09:34 PM

i have a 33 gallon tank to build my sump on my 29 gallon saltwater. so i was looking for hel pon building it. iver read quite a few things on building them but looking for some things to be cleared up.

i plan on doing skimmer -> return -> refugium.

now the questions i really have is how the water flows from the refugium to the return section. thats a big confusion for me.

also i found some return pumps fairly cheap and wonder how well they would work. http://www.graystonecreations.com/acc.htm

well appreciate your guys help

Playa-1 · 08/09/2009, 09:42 PM

Here's some drawings I did a while back. The water flows thru mine via a split drain line and a ball valve to control flow. There are lots of ways to set it up.

sponger0 · 08/09/2009, 09:47 PM

ok i see now. i wasnt sure with all the sumps ive seen on line. so i split the drain into the refugium and skimmer. got it. awesome.

Playa-1 · 08/09/2009, 09:52 PM

As far as the pump goes, I would recommend going with something quiet, cool running, energy efficient and dependable. I'm an Eheim fan myself. Proper sizing is a must.

sponger0 · 08/10/2009, 07:12 AM

so can anyone make some suggestions on a good pumps. i am going to need a 300 gph pump

08/09/2009, 09:34 PM	#1
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	looking for help on sump build i have a 33 gallon tank to build my sump on my 29 gallon saltwater. so i was looking for hel pon building it. iver read quite a few things on building them but looking for some things to be cleared up. i plan on doing skimmer -> return -> refugium. now the questions i really have is how the water flows from the refugium to the return section. thats a big confusion for me. also i found some return pumps fairly cheap and wonder how well they would work. http://www.graystonecreations.com/acc.htm well appreciate your guys help

08/09/2009, 09:42 PM	#2
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Here's some drawings I did a while back. The water flows thru mine via a split drain line and a ball valve to control flow. There are lots of ways to set it up.

08/09/2009, 09:47 PM	#3
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	ok i see now. i wasnt sure with all the sumps ive seen on line. so i split the drain into the refugium and skimmer. got it. awesome.

08/09/2009, 09:52 PM	#4
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	As far as the pump goes, I would recommend going with something quiet, cool running, energy efficient and dependable. I'm an Eheim fan myself. Proper sizing is a must.

08/10/2009, 07:12 AM	#5
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	so can anyone make some suggestions on a good pumps. i am going to need a 300 gph pump