Hi everyone! First time builder of a 30 gal. three chambered sump here. The dimensions are: 36"L x 12"D x 20"H. which will be divided into thirds evenly. I have read a ton and seen even more pictures on homemade sumps. Still, after all that, I still have not figured out three things.
1) In what order should the chambers be? I have thought of this: Chamber 1=entry from tank to sock with the skimmer in it. then 3 baffles over/under/over. Chamber 2= Refugium with live rock, live sand and algae. then 3 baffles over/under/over. Chamber 3=return pump and heater. Sound about right?
2) Baffles. Correct glass thickness? Distance from bottom for the unders and distance apart they should be for bubble traps. I believe the overs are determined by the skimmer level, which mine is 7-7.9"
3) inflow and outflow pipes. using rigid pvc. both sides will have valves. outflow to tank will have a check valve. Is 1" inflow to sump and 3/4" outflow to tank sufficient? and lastly....how far into the sump water should the inflow to sump pipe sit? 1" Im thinking?
Thanks!
1) In what order should the chambers be? I have thought of this: Chamber 1=entry from tank to sock with the skimmer in it. then 3 baffles over/under/over. Chamber 2= Refugium with live rock, live sand and algae. then 3 baffles over/under/over. Chamber 3=return pump and heater. Sound about right?
2) Baffles. Correct glass thickness? Distance from bottom for the unders and distance apart they should be for bubble traps. I believe the overs are determined by the skimmer level, which mine is 7-7.9"
3) inflow and outflow pipes. using rigid pvc. both sides will have valves. outflow to tank will have a check valve. Is 1" inflow to sump and 3/4" outflow to tank sufficient? and lastly....how far into the sump water should the inflow to sump pipe sit? 1" Im thinking?
Thanks!
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