Hello
I'm brand new to this reef world, and only in the thinking, learning and planning stage.
The sump part is starting to annoy me a bit, so hopefully some of you DIY people can explain or advice me.
I do understand how it works, but baffle height and water levels is a pain.
I'm thinking a 3 chamber sump with overflow in left, return center, and fuge right ( tee on the return to control the flow in fuge) - pretty standard.
Now, to get the most out of the fuge and make skimmer chamber water levels at a decent height (can always lift the skimmer if needed), I will need som heigh baffles. However this means water level in chamber needs a decent height also to avoid a crazy waterfall. All which will leave less room for extra water in case of pump failure.
I simple cannot figure out the math, to allow for all of it, and maybe I'm just trying to do to much with an undersized sump?
Info (forgive my metrics)
(L x W x H)
DT: 130 x 50 x 55 cm = 360 L (95 gl)
Sump: 80 x 40 x 40 cm = 128 L (34 gl)
Turnover in sump: 3-5 times per hour.
What would you say the maximun distance between water levels should be to avoid splashing?
I'm brand new to this reef world, and only in the thinking, learning and planning stage.
The sump part is starting to annoy me a bit, so hopefully some of you DIY people can explain or advice me.
I do understand how it works, but baffle height and water levels is a pain.
I'm thinking a 3 chamber sump with overflow in left, return center, and fuge right ( tee on the return to control the flow in fuge) - pretty standard.
Now, to get the most out of the fuge and make skimmer chamber water levels at a decent height (can always lift the skimmer if needed), I will need som heigh baffles. However this means water level in chamber needs a decent height also to avoid a crazy waterfall. All which will leave less room for extra water in case of pump failure.
I simple cannot figure out the math, to allow for all of it, and maybe I'm just trying to do to much with an undersized sump?
Info (forgive my metrics)
(L x W x H)
DT: 130 x 50 x 55 cm = 360 L (95 gl)
Sump: 80 x 40 x 40 cm = 128 L (34 gl)
Turnover in sump: 3-5 times per hour.
What would you say the maximun distance between water levels should be to avoid splashing?