Sump Design Help

[Easto]

I have a 40 Gal long aquarium I am going to use as a sump. 48" x 12" x 16"

I have a Vertex 130 skimmer, Eheim 1262 return pump, BRS Dual reactor.

I was looking at adding baffles to end up with 3 sections:

1 - Drains

2- Skimmer , Heater, Reactor

3 - Return pump

Given this, how tall would you make your baffles? How big would you make each section?

I am assuming section 1 can be small. section 2 would need to be the largest to fit all the equipment, then the third large enough to fit the return pump plus a little more room in case I need to throw something else in there.

Opinions?

 

[Strobe]

I recently designed a sump that is similar to a 40 breeder dimensions. The only thing i did differently than the drawing i made is make the return 6" instead of 5" and squeezed the baffles together tighter. Shown on my first post, hopefully this helps

http://thefragtank.ca/community/threads/120-gallon-miracles-peninsula.15389/

 

[Easto]

How about something like this?

Section on the right would be about 11" high and the drain will end about 1" below the baffle so it keeps a siphon.

The next section will have a 9" baffle and only house the skimmer. That should keep the water level constant for the skimmer and if needed I can prop up the skimmer in inch or two so it sits somewhere between 7-9" deep in water.

The final section will have the return, reactor, thermometer and whatever else need to go in there.

Yes? No?

 

[Strobe]

I think you are better off keeping the return pump by its self in a smaller chamber on the end and having 3 baffles before it.

 

[TORX]

I have pretty much the same set up. Only all my equipment is in the middle as Strobe suggested.

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[4Hummer]

I have a Build thread on here somewhere.

1st section Drains, 2nd: Dual Filter sock Holder, 3rd: Skimmer, 4th: Cheato area, Bubble trap, and return section.

 

[jroovers]

This is the plan that I followed for creating a 40 breeder sump. A 40 standard/tall will be a bit different, but should help:

 

[jroovers]

Just note that my photo and the diagram are essentially reversed

 

[heath]

I just finished doing one and its almost the same except my refuge is in the middle...

 

[Easto]

Cool, thanks guys and gal(s)

I ordered the glass for the baffles, should be done some time today.

 

[chief hill]

Cool, thanks guys and gal(s)

I ordered the glass for the baffles, should be done some time today.

Post pics when your done. [emoji1]

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