Info needed plzzzzz

Hey everyone

I am currently designing my first ever sump for my first ever marine tank and I need info any info is acceptable and I wil be grateful for any comment. If people have experiences with designs or whatever write it down and help me out. I would also want to know if you need baffles to get rid of micro bubbles.

Cheers everyone

 

yes, please read some threads in the refugium section here, then design a plan, and go from there, plenty of good info on here welcome

 

you don't "need" baffles. you can design a sump a million different was. You really ought to keep in mind what it's for and how to best achieve that. you might think of something new if not constrained by the NORM. But, you might also avoid a few potential pit falls by following a "tried and true" method.

Basic sump that i'd put together would just have a bubble wall or an over under wall for all water coming in. Then a large section for an over sized and effective skimmer, then an over under with about 2-3 inches between the walls for any media that you might put in filter socks. This area is also good for a sponge if you want and for collecting some bubbles. Last is your return pump.

 

Baffles are the most common way to keep microbubbles out of the DT.

You have to be sure you have the skimmer working correctly also.

Foam/mesh barriers can also help.

Sometimes you have to think out of the box
Check out my sump thread:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/my-diy-sump-compartment-upgrade-w-pic-140525-2.html