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Thanks weesy74, but it's too big to fit into my sump. Thanks anyway.

To switch between refugium & skimmer compartment, below is plan C. One little advantage I can see in this design is that the refugium being located at the front of the sump will allow me to observe the chaeto growth or any LS I place in this compartment. Question: Can anyone advise where I can buy overflow comb? I need some for my overflow box in main display tank, as well as some on the refugium baffle.

Hi puppet, Thanks for the comment. What you said actually make very good sense especially if you're cultivating pods. I arrived at the refugium-skimmer order from what some senior reefer's advise in my below posting: What do you think might be the justification for refugium-before-skimmer design?

Height not exceeding 24" pls. Any pics to view?

Robot technology for reef husbandry not so mature yet. I suspect some folks out there instruct their maid to do the job instead. Then those maids enjoy it more than their sirs & mdms.

Honestly, I've not used this product before. So can't say much.

Something that can fit into sump compartment 9" x 11"

What I found at Aquamarin website has a different name. http://www.aquamarin.com.sg/productsDetail.asp?productid=274

?? no PM from you leh.... Can try again?

PMed you.

Some info below http://www.nationalfishpharm.com/fish_diseases/eyes.html

Hey bro, don't worry about the pics. I hope to visit Kelantan lane this Saturday if possible. Have you been there already?

No doubt it's safer to prevent flood. However, it would be quite restrictive to reach down into that compartment during pump maintenance. Plus, it'll take away another chunk off my limited sump space. BTW bro, do you have any pics of sump having this dry-pump-compartment you suggested? It may be inspirational to see how others do it.

I know you hate me drilling glass on my sump, but I'm pretty much intend to have my return pump run out-sump. (Can't afford to heat up my water even though it's a FOWLR.) The connection will be like: Tank connector in sump -> elbow joint -> ball valve -> rubber hose -> return pump -> rubber hose -> on-way-valve -> PVC pipe -> Tank connector to overflow in main tank

ok, this is plan B. Comments anyone?

Yes, I've catered sufficient space in return chamber to accommodate return pump for future changes.

Thanks DUCADOS. Looks like it's back to the drawing board.

Hi All, I've decided to start a new thread under a more appropriate title. Below is the original info. Welcome all comments & suggestions.

Thanks Terryz. So a more common sump setup without DSB would do as well? Something like: Display Tank Overflow to filter sock --> Refugium with Chaeto & LR --> Skimmer --> External Return Pump (Skimmer return to extend back to filter sock) Below is a similar pic I borrowed from www.reefworkshop.com to illustrate.

Hi bro, Such a pity. I actually love the way you scape your LR.

Below is the post of my DSB plan.

Any kind folks out there can contribute some live sand to help me kick start my DSB? Prefer grade 0 or 1 Much appreciated

OK, spend past few days planning & drawing out my new sump. Would like to post it for all to comment for further improvement in its design. Design Constrains - Maximum foot print allowed in tank cabinet to be 17"L x 19"W. - Overflow & return piping located at inner right hand corner of cabinet. - 5gal holding capacity to cater to main tank back flow during power outage. In addition, I'd like to attempt DSB refugium for this BB FOWLR tank. There will be cheato growing over the sand bed to help with nutrients export. Flow schematics This will allow me to achieve slower flow rate for the refugium. Below is the Top down view Below is the side view Below is the 3D view (plumbing in red)

Length? Price?

Yes, I with u on this one.