I have a 40 Breeder reef with a 29 sump. I'm planning on adding another 40 breeder next to it, and using the same sump for both tanks. While I'm adding a 2nd tank, I thought it might be nice to have an entirely separate external refugium tank, instead of the small compartment in my current sump. I'm not entirely sure how to plumb it all, so I've been sketching a plan out.
Problem: I don't think I can get enough height on the external refugium tank to use a typical overflow box where pipes exit the bottom. I am trying to think of a way that the drains might be able to come out the side. I am not a terribly experienced reefer, nor am I a plumber, but the plan below seems to make sense to me. Wondering if anyone has input on if this is a good design:
Below: a general overview of what I'm trying to accomplish here:
Below: a closer look at my idea for having the external refugium lines exit out of the side, rather than the bottom. I'm basically thinking a herbie, but if I had enough room I could also do a bean animal:
Anyone think this is a terrible idea to come out of the side instead of the bottom? All input and experiences are welcome....
Problem: I don't think I can get enough height on the external refugium tank to use a typical overflow box where pipes exit the bottom. I am trying to think of a way that the drains might be able to come out the side. I am not a terribly experienced reefer, nor am I a plumber, but the plan below seems to make sense to me. Wondering if anyone has input on if this is a good design:
Below: a general overview of what I'm trying to accomplish here:
Below: a closer look at my idea for having the external refugium lines exit out of the side, rather than the bottom. I'm basically thinking a herbie, but if I had enough room I could also do a bean animal:
Anyone think this is a terrible idea to come out of the side instead of the bottom? All input and experiences are welcome....