refuguim baffle

[BA]

here is a VERY CRUDE drawing thing i did in paint and it shows the basic outline of my tank, if you have any suggestions or critisism plz feel free to give it, i want all the advice possible... i want to know in the second sump how can i silence the sound of the water pouring over the baffle????

[BA]

**** that pic look UGLY!!lol

[BA]

how can i add another pic that is on my computer and not on the web>?

[matt]

You should drain into the sump and skimmer/uv compartment, then go to the refugium(s) then to the return pump. An alternative would be to split the drain so that some goes to the refugiums, some to the main sump/skimmer section, and both of those meet up in a final space before the return pump. Dumping 3000 gph into a refugium with sand and caulerpa will NOT be pretty :-D

[BA]

good point,so it's ok if the water goes through the UV and skimmer before the refugium???i thought i was better to have it the other way?first refegium then rest???maybe i'm mistaken, but if that that way it is i can easily put the baffle in the first sump and make the first half w/ all the extra stuffIuv, skimmer)thx matt, i hadn't thought of that

[alexwolf]

i have one return going to the fuge, with a ball valve for flow control. THe other drops into the sump. The right drain is actually a T with the bottom draining into the fuge, with the excess going to the sump compartment. I can effectively turn off flow to the fuge if needed. It seems to worwk well IMO, i dont know that I would change it.

[BA]

anymore suggestions???

[Henry]

Also for plumbing on the am3k, be sure to use atleast 1.5" pipe or you will lose tons of flow. I would also get rid of the check valves unless you plan on cleaning them on a regular basis. I also second Matt's advice.

[brewercm]

I'd definately have the fuge after the UV, running any pods and stuff through your UV will probably kill them before they can get back to your main tank.

[BA]

thx for ur advice