5x4.5x2 sump setup HELP :)

[DDOTRUSH]

Hi all i have the following ordered and need help in finalising the sump end of things

Stock will be 2 or 3 rays and a asian arrow with possible catfish and flagtails maybe

The tank ordered is the following dimnesions 5ft x 4.5ft x 2ft i will have 2 corner wiers on the back 5ft panel with 2 output holes and 1 input in each is this enough for this size of tank im new to sumps so need help ?

Also looking at 4ft long 20" wide 18"high sump is this sufficent with 2 x 7000 LPH return pumps 1 for each input ?

any idea on compartments how many etc

i know its alot to ask but just want to get it right first time any help pictures etc will be huge help and so very much appreciated.

 

[DN328]

To kick this conversation off, I'd say you'll want to first decide what type of sump you want to set up. For example, wet-dry, fully submerged bio media, refugiums, etc. Regardless of the number of chambers, you'll want to ensure you have something for mechanical filtration, biological filtration, additional filter media/pads, room for equipment (i.e. heaters) and return pump(s).

The size of your sump is a little bit larger than mine, so should have plenty of room for all that.

 

[DDOTRUSH]

Please see image im thinking somthing like this ?

 

[DN328]

Daniel, I would do some research on various drain methods for internal overflow like what you have. Do searches for "BeanAnimal" and "Herbie".

Basically the drain pipes you have (in orange) should be higher (see drain methods above), and, you'll want at least a secondary drain for back-up. I'd rather have 1 primary drain and a back-up, then two drains with no back-up. If you plan to run your return plumbing through your overflows as shown, you don't necessarily need to run the pvc above the tank. Are you planning to use one or two return pumps? If only one, then you'll likely will have a "T" to split the return.

I have an overflow on only one end of my tank. Even with a closed loop circulation pushing water in the opposite direction, I know it's affecting the water flow to the overflow. So if you have two returns pointing against each other, you may want to point one end at a 45 degree and the other straight out. This way, you get surface agitation, the water is basically flowing in a curricular motion for good circulation too.