Sump design/size calculation

[captexas]

LOL, I am now figuring I'll have to put my calcium reactor up on the first shelf, not sure what else can go on them. Just have to figure out how to make everything fit in the space I have.

[Henry]

I have a 180 with a 55gal sump. and a 20gal fuge that sits behind and above the tank. Skimmer is in the sump.

[eric]

Can you plumb something with the seaswirls that doesn't sit that low in the main tank. Some nozzle small enough it doesn't interfere with the swirl performance, but just large enough to break a siphon?

[captexas]

Ok, I'm thinking of redoing the stand a bit and turning the two middle 2x4 supports sideways. This will give me an extra 2 inches of width under the stand to play with. Now to figure out how to cram everything in there and plumb it. :wacko

[z28pwr]

CAP, I had to use checkvalves on my tank and so far they are still working we will see. I used the ones that www.marinedepot.com sells.

[matt]

Chris;

Maybe you've thought of this, but can you put the sea swirls on a closed loop and have your return sit higher? You could also drill siphon breaks in the sea swirls; if you just bought them you might need a drink first. Another option is to mount the sea swirls higher.