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Sump Configuration Opinions?

UtahGetMe2

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I'm building my sump for the new 60 cube build. The sump will be made out of a 45 cube. This will be my first sump and after a lot of research about it, here is a preliminary layout of what I was thinking. Any suggestions or opinions would be appreciated!
 

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I have a couple questions:
- How much lower will the waterline in the return section be from the fuge?
- What is the spacing between the baffles? I can't read it.
- What is the turnover going to be?

Have you considered another set of baffles between the fuge and return to cut down on aeration so you're not blowing microbubbles into the display? At the very least a set of overflow teeth on the divider would stop macroalgae, critters etc from ending up in the return section.

Also, a 2" drop from the skimmer to the fuge seems like a lot to me. I would run the skimmer and fuge compartments at the same levels so you're making the most out of the third baffle by not allowing the water to "fall" over the 2". Remember, any bubbles that surface will result in salt deposits inside the stand.
 
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