Sump design question

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  1. Grant476

    Grant476 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am siliconing the panels in my 30 gal sump and I wanted to know if i should leave a lot of space for my skimmer so i'll be able to take it out, or should i leave just enough space for it to fit? The reason is that if i make more space for the skimmer the less space there will be for a refugium. Thanks!
     
    Grant476, Jan 3, 2010
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Always leave space incase you need to take it out. Never "box" yourself in like that.



    luna
     
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  3. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Agreed. It gets tight quick.

    Just a question...are you making bubble traps for the fuge side. You don't need to. I just have a baffle for mine. So that saves 3 inches.
     
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Definitely leave some wiggle room. You may find a need to spin it to get to things or clean.
     
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  5. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    You definitely want to clean it. But only just enough to get it out.

    M
     
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