monster 911
New Member
So I recently bought an established tank and did not like the design of the sump. The sump is a 55 gallon long and had 3 chambers. The sump supply was coming in on both ends of the tank and the return pump and skimmer was in the middle.
I drained the sump and removed the baffles. I moved the skimmer to the first chamber along with both supplies (installed shut off valves for these) . I cut the first baffle down to 7 inches to keep a constant and optimal level in the skimmer portion. The next baffle was for the bubble trap and then the other went to the refugium. The refugium is about 7 inches deep and 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. Then it spilled over to the return pump.
I let the silicone sit over night to cure up.
Here are the before and after pics.
Before
After
I drained the sump and removed the baffles. I moved the skimmer to the first chamber along with both supplies (installed shut off valves for these) . I cut the first baffle down to 7 inches to keep a constant and optimal level in the skimmer portion. The next baffle was for the bubble trap and then the other went to the refugium. The refugium is about 7 inches deep and 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. Then it spilled over to the return pump.
I let the silicone sit over night to cure up.
Here are the before and after pics.
Before
After