I learned about all this "sump stuff" from Melvesreef. Great site & lots of great info (including visual):
Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
I'm setting up a 54g corner using a 15g tall for the sump. I have a Rio 12 HF pump. I have an overflow pre-built into the tank. the overflow has a 3/4" return and 1 1/4" overflow. (I also have 2 Hydor #2's for flow)
How do I plumb this?
Do I let the overflow hang in the sump and connect the 3/4" return to the Rio?
That sounds logical to me but what do I know. I've been a FW person for a long time.
Don
I learned about all this "sump stuff" from Melvesreef. Great site & lots of great info (including visual):
Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
That is the basic idea but will want some baffles in order to reduce bubbles and make "compartments". Melev's Reef is a great resource. I'd consider having an area for a refugium.
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I saw the baffles on the sumps on that site. I think I'm going to have to buy another 15G tall, add baffles to it, and replace the plain tank I have now. Maybe next weekend. Then I'll use the plain tank as a QT tank.
I put ball valves in the overflow and return line, so removing and replacing tanks should fairly easy... maybe???
Thanks -
Don
I don't think that you will have too much trouble with swapping out tanks.
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