This sump is very similar to the Model F, but has been modified slightly to include an intake chamber.
This is the intake section. The water enters
the rear right corner. This chamber can be filled up with LR rubble,
to break up the bubbles. Water will flow out the teeth at the base. Visible
to the right is a probe-holding bracket.
A small stand was created to lift the skimmer up to the proper water level for
peak efficiency.
The new owner wanted a large refugium, which
is on the right. Water will enter this sump from both
ends via two separate drain lines. The water will flow to the center section,
which is the return section.
This sump is quite large, being that it is 54" long x 15" wide x 18" tall. It holds almost 60 gallons to the top.
| Skimmer section - 15 x 14.5 x 9 Bubble trap uses - 3 x 14.5 x 9 Refugium section - 14.4 x 14.5 x 12 Return section - 20.5 x 14.5 x 9 Extra volume can hold 25 gallons |
8.5g 1.7g 10.9g 11.6g |
The intake chamber could also be used to run
carbon perhaps.
It would need to be in a micro-mesh bag supported by some egg-crate.