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Need helping with new sump/fuge design.

post #1 of 6
1/24/12 at 9:12pm
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Ok so I finally got my 90 gallon and it came with a truvu 30 gallon platinum series sump. It has dual inlets (im only using one), but it has no baffles. My issue is that the water level constantly changes so the skimmer is very difficult to keep tuned in. Also I want to add a fuge area. Im just looking for ideas on what I can do with this setup. Here is a photo and any input would be great.

 

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post #2 of 6
1/24/12 at 9:18pm

Baffles can easily be added to the sump, and a good place to check out is melevsreef.com for some ideas for your sump......What are the measurements of the sump.

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post #3 of 6
1/24/12 at 9:28pm
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Thanks Ill check out that website. Ive always made my own baffles I guess my question is what can I do to set this sump up better? Its 30x16x16. Ive never seen a baffle-less sump. I was just baffled rotfl.gif. I want to add a fuge like I said and then leave enough room that the return pump area doesnt have to be topped off daily. Ive also never had this small of a sump so I kind of need ideas that are different that your standard sump/fuge. 

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post #4 of 6
1/24/12 at 10:00pm

Marcs site will give you ideas....A fuge area doesn't have to be huge......The key with a good sump setup is to eliminate bubbles, and a constant water level to get your skimmer to perform well. Sumps can and are made without baffles, but there are a lot of things that come into play if you plan that way and selecting the right size return pump is a good place to start.  A bubble tower used in the equation as well, could help as well.

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post #5 of 6
1/24/12 at 10:06pm
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I just got done reading his sump builds and have some ideas. Thanks for the information. Wish me luck!

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post #6 of 6
1/24/12 at 10:23pm
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Well Im going to try to get this to fit. I ran this on my last setup but it was a 55 and I had alot more room to work with. Any objections?

 

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Edited by sviellvoicae - 1/24/12 at 10:54pm
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