So I am putting together the recipe for my
sump. Its pretty basic really, but I would like you all to review it before I start buying things.
I am going to use the CPR CS90 overflow box. This is rated to 600gph. I will use an air pump to secure that I do not lose siphon. I will use 1 flex tube to drain directly into an Aquamedic T1000
skimmer. I have been pretty happy with the performance of my Remora, which I believe is a venturi style
skimmer, but the needle wheel makes a lot of sense in my head, so I will try the Aquamed. I have heard good things about it and I like the idea of draining all the water directly to the
skimmer. Also, there is a small slot for a foam bubble catcher at the output of the
skimmer, but I think that I can replace the foam with a small media bag filled with carbon.
The tank will most likely be a 29g tall. I believe the dims are 30 x 12 x ?? High, but this should give me enough height to have approx 20g of water plus enough height to catch and overflow in the event of a power out.
I am going to use a MAG 7 for my return pump. I figure, I have a 17 tank and a 30 tall stand, but the pump will be suction cupped ½ up the waterline, just in case I lose siphon. So I am figuring a return head of approx 3. Now I have heard that you need to add approx 12 for every 90 bend in the line. I am using a return U tube that has 3 90deg bends, so I need to add about 3 feet to my head, which gives me a total of 6. The MAG 7 is rated at 420 ghp at 5 and 400 6.
The
sump itself will be filled with
live rock rubble.
Is there anything that I am missing?
Thanks
John
