I'm looking for suggestions on how to baffle my new sump build.
I am getting ready to upgrade from a 20 gallon "wet/dry" sump in my tank stand to a 125 gallon basement sump for my 150 gallon display on the first floor, and will be adding a basement frag tank to the system as well. Will likely add additional frag tanks to the system in the future as space fills up.
Things I want for my sump:
internal skimmer (BM Curve 7)
Jebao DCP-18,000 return pump for display
Possibly Mag 9.5 for frag tank return pump, plus manifold for running reactors
2 heaters
sizable fuge
Live Rock area for bio-filtration
Filter socks
GFO reactor
Carbon Reactor
UV sterilizer
I'm using a 125 gallon tank for the sump, and never really built a sump before or used a legit sump. Only experience I have is using a wet/dry that had the wet'dry part removed and basically just had a single chamber for all equipment.
how many chambers should I have for this type of set up? how big should they be? and in what order would be best?
From overflow, to return pump, I was thinking...Filter socks, Live rock, Fuge, Skimmer, Return chamber. Does that make sense?
Any pictures of set ups for larger sumps would be helpful as well.
Whats the best material to make the baffles from? Glass or acrylic sheets? I'm not opposed to either, but cheaper is for sure a plus.
I am getting ready to upgrade from a 20 gallon "wet/dry" sump in my tank stand to a 125 gallon basement sump for my 150 gallon display on the first floor, and will be adding a basement frag tank to the system as well. Will likely add additional frag tanks to the system in the future as space fills up.
Things I want for my sump:
internal skimmer (BM Curve 7)
Jebao DCP-18,000 return pump for display
Possibly Mag 9.5 for frag tank return pump, plus manifold for running reactors
2 heaters
sizable fuge
Live Rock area for bio-filtration
Filter socks
GFO reactor
Carbon Reactor
UV sterilizer
I'm using a 125 gallon tank for the sump, and never really built a sump before or used a legit sump. Only experience I have is using a wet/dry that had the wet'dry part removed and basically just had a single chamber for all equipment.
how many chambers should I have for this type of set up? how big should they be? and in what order would be best?
From overflow, to return pump, I was thinking...Filter socks, Live rock, Fuge, Skimmer, Return chamber. Does that make sense?
Any pictures of set ups for larger sumps would be helpful as well.
Whats the best material to make the baffles from? Glass or acrylic sheets? I'm not opposed to either, but cheaper is for sure a plus.