Sump Questions (Flow&Design)

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by mattchew, Mar 24, 2008.

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  1. mattchew

    mattchew Bristle Worm

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    So after reading this im still a little confused as to how the different levels in this flow... and if there are any like.. "seperated" areas of this sump.....

    anyways here is the pic from melevsreef.com


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    and this is my interpretation of flow... with a few questions built into the image...

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    Thanks to anyone who helps me clarify , im ready to build this today.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    As I see it, you have a combo refugium/sump system. A refugium needs to have a slow flow or else your not doing anything really and if I remember correctly, the DT should flow into the refug first then the skimmer. Wait until someone chimes in and clarifies.
     
  4. mattchew

    mattchew Bristle Worm

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    got it from : Melevsreef.com - DIY Glass Sump & Refugium


    and he says drain into skimmer first, return pump in fuge...

    i duno either.