My tentative Sump/Fuge plans. Any better ideas!?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by Annie3410, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Ok, so here are my sump/fuge plans. This is based on only a 10 gallon aquarium, so space is an issue. There is a side view and a top view. On the top view, the double circle is the media section for carbon, etc. It is a wide PVC with openings at the bottom for water to exit. the overflow line will split between the fuge and this PVC pipe. The skimmer will be an Aqua C urchin pro with Mag 3 pump upgrade to also save a little on space. Let me know what you think as i want to get it at least close the right the first time. I'm not really sure which way the baffles, etc go. Oh, and i will be using the pressure locking baffles design as explained here:
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    This will make the sump easier to change if need be in the future. Thanks!
     

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    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    seems like you have it down pretty good i like the baffle idea have you ever tried it before?
     
  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    No this is my first sump. It sounds fairly simple i suppose. I did get the materials today. What do you think about the large PVC pipe to hold media? Should that work ok?
     
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    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    anybody see any problems, or anything that can be done better?