Needing help planning sump tank

[tlriker]

Hello,

I am trying to understand how to set up my a 50 gal breeder tank as a sump tank. I will be using it with a 155 gal tank. I need the sump to contain my carbon filter, protein skimmer, heater, and return pump. I have received very different suggestions as to how this should be done and how much space to allow to each division.

Thanks,
TJ

[Jim_Dont_Care]

pretty simple
1 measure your equipment so u have big enough compartments
2 get materials either glass or arcylic for the baffles and silicone

chamber 1 is ware your tank drains from tank add 1 baffle
chamber 2 refugium if thats what you want add 3 baffles as a bubble trap
chamber 3 skimmer and return pump

in section 1 ware tank drains u can make a filter sock holder for your carbon look at a aquacon sump for example

[reefone]

here u go

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