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[Mr.Ghostly]

Would this design for DIY sump work?

http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/f/sump_f.html

 

[FishBeard]

That is the same basic design I build every glass sump like. Fuge on the opposite end of the skimmer, both feeding a return section. Go for it, you will LOVE the design.

 

[Herbie]

That is the same basic design I build every glass sump like. Fuge on the opposite end of the skimmer, both feeding a return section. Go for it, you will LOVE the design.

+1 I'm loving my sump with this configuration.

 

[Mr.Ghostly]

That is the same basic design I build every glass sump like. Fuge on the opposite end of the skimmer, both feeding a return section. Go for it, you will LOVE the design.

exact same design prob just make return area a little smaller? But basically use that idea with the notches instead of bubble trap on the refug side?

 

[helitaiwan963]

i would do bubble traps on the fuge side... i had issues with microbubbles on my last fuge doing it that way.

 

[FishBeard]

There is no need for a bubble trap at the fuge, you want such a low flow thru it anyways, there wont be bubbles to worry about.

Yes, make the fuge BIG if you are relying on it for nutrient export, you only need a few gallons of reservoir for the return.

 

[Mr.Ghostly]

There is no need for a bubble trap at the fuge, you want such a low flow thru it anyways, there wont be bubbles to worry about.

Yes, make the fuge BIG if you are relying on it for nutrient export, you only need a few gallons of reservoir for the return.

so say something like a 15" refug and 15" skimmer area and 6" return?

 

[helitaiwan963]

There is no need for a bubble trap at the fuge, you want such a low flow thru it anyways, there wont be bubbles to worry about.

Yes, make the fuge BIG if you are relying on it for nutrient export, you only need a few gallons of reservoir for the return.

haha yea... that's true... I shoulda prob mentioned it was cuz this was in a 10gal sump lol

 

[Herbie]

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Love it (thanks again for the guidance beard)

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[Mr.Ghostly]

Question what do I use to cut acrylic, also how would I cut those notches in that last baffle?

 

[Herbie]

I used a table saw to cut the acrylic, but I did not do the notches.

 

[Mr.Ghostly]

I used a table saw to cut the acrylic, but I did not do the notches.

Gotcha Thanks

 

[FishBeard]

Table saw works great but can melt the edges and create a huge mess, you can use a utility knife blade backwards so you scratch a groove in the acrylic rather that cut with the sharp edge (if that makes sense) then just briskly snap the piece of acrylic along the edge. Usually 6-8 firm scratches is enough to get a good deep groove.

 

[Kevin Says]

I have the same setup and I had it built by Anthony of Nano Sea Creations. You would be pleasantly surprised at how reasonable his prices are.

 

[Kevin Says]

By the way, a jig saw with the right blade works pretty well for cutting acrylic.

 

[Mr.Ghostly]

Table saw works great but can melt the edges and create a huge mess, you can use a utility knife blade backwards so you scratch a groove in the acrylic rather that cut with the sharp edge (if that makes sense) then just briskly snap the piece of acrylic along the edge. Usually 6-8 firm scratches is enough to get a good deep groove.

Ok thanks will attempt this soon.