lkgrenegade22
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What are the main benefits of having a sump in your SW system?
Sump?
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lkgrenegade22
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I understand what all of you guys said above. But why do some of the sumps have such complex looking designs (baffles and such) in them?
lkgrenegade22
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Originally Posted by MichaelTX
http:///forum/post/2827640
the baffles keep water levels in certain areas of the sump seperated and at a certain water level. The baffles also act as bubble traps to keep them from returning to the main tank where they could cause problems.
Mike
Wow I have alot to learn.
I was just trying to figure out why some of them looked so complicated...I would like to buy another larger tank and run a sump setup for the clean look but I am trying to find out more about it first.
http:///forum/post/2827640
the baffles keep water levels in certain areas of the sump seperated and at a certain water level. The baffles also act as bubble traps to keep them from returning to the main tank where they could cause problems.
Mike
Wow I have alot to learn.
michaeltx
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yeah there is alot to learn on them
the basic thing is that it can be as simple or as complicated as you need for your tank. there are some plans on here for a simple DIY setup with a few glass paynes and silicone to purchasing one ready made.
I like a sump/refugium combo setup so I can grow macroalgaes and banish badies to there without having to rehome or kill them.
Mike
the basic thing is that it can be as simple or as complicated as you need for your tank. there are some plans on here for a simple DIY setup with a few glass paynes and silicone to purchasing one ready made.
I like a sump/refugium combo setup so I can grow macroalgaes and banish badies to there without having to rehome or kill them.
Mike
lkgrenegade22
Member
I'm sure I will learn alot more relating to the subject. Right now I am looking at getting a bigger FOWLR tank and running a sump setup. I don't think that sump needs to be quite so complicated?
lkgrenegade22
Member
I guess I've got my research ahead of me then. I just couldn't see why the baffles were neccesary, and if they were why they are placed where they are.
michaeltx
Moderator
the baffles act as dividers so if you put rock and sand in the tank it will keep it out of your pumps and anything else that you decide to keep in the sump. it will also keep the water level constant so the incoming water wont splash with the water level changes and keep air bubbles from coming through the the pumps causing a spray of bubbles in the tank causing it to look cloudy all the time and bubbles from attaching to the side of the tank.
those are the main reasons and functions of the baffles but they do have other effects aswell.
Mike
those are the main reasons and functions of the baffles but they do have other effects aswell.
Mike
al mc
Active Member
Originally Posted by LKGRenegade22
http:///forum/post/2827699
I guess I've got my research ahead of me then. I just couldn't see why the baffles were neccesary, and if they were why they are placed where they are.
If you are handy and want to make your own there is a great 'do it yourself'
(DYI) site.....if you google the words 'melevs' and 'reef' you should be able to find it.
IMHO, baffles are, as Michael said, not absolutely necessary but I would not have a sump without them.
http:///forum/post/2827699
I guess I've got my research ahead of me then. I just couldn't see why the baffles were neccesary, and if they were why they are placed where they are.
If you are handy and want to make your own there is a great 'do it yourself'
(DYI) site.....if you google the words 'melevs' and 'reef' you should be able to find it.
IMHO, baffles are, as Michael said, not absolutely necessary but I would not have a sump without them.
lkgrenegade22
Member
Originally Posted by MichaelTX
http:///forum/post/2827706
the baffles act as dividers so if you put rock and sand in the tank it will keep it out of your pumps and anything else that you decide to keep in the sump. it will also keep the water level constant so the incoming water wont splash with the water level changes and keep air bubbles from coming through the the pumps causing a spray of bubbles in the tank causing it to look cloudy all the time and bubbles from attaching to the side of the tank.
those are the main reasons and functions of the baffles but they do have other effects aswell.
Mike
Gotcha. Now that makes perfect sense. Thanks. Is there a certain size your sump should be relating to your DT?
http:///forum/post/2827706
the baffles act as dividers so if you put rock and sand in the tank it will keep it out of your pumps and anything else that you decide to keep in the sump. it will also keep the water level constant so the incoming water wont splash with the water level changes and keep air bubbles from coming through the the pumps causing a spray of bubbles in the tank causing it to look cloudy all the time and bubbles from attaching to the side of the tank.
those are the main reasons and functions of the baffles but they do have other effects aswell.
Mike
Gotcha. Now that makes perfect sense. Thanks. Is there a certain size your sump should be relating to your DT?
lkgrenegade22
Member
Ok well that's simple enough then! 