critique my sump design

[hmt321]

I have been reading up on filtration for a planned 240 gallon fresh water tank ill get when i remodel my basement next year. The tank will be built in wall with a a 30" closet behind it.

here is my sump idea:


sump is a 40 gall breeder, 36x18x18

My idea is that the water will have to flow through the media, i will probably just use bio media, but i could pack in filter sponges or whatever i want.

The blue line is water level

i have seen quite a few sump designs but not like this and i am curious why not

ill leave aprox 4" between the baffles, eggcrate will keep the bottom clear, 2" of clearence under baffles.

it also have a drain for my drip system, and just incase

i am interested in your thoughts on the design

 

[Ihsnshaik]

I have this same setup but a gap to put plants and or live rock ( was a saltwater sump) but I use it to grow out fry. Perfect drawing I like it. My sump looks almost identical to that minus I have a tray for the inlet rather than a sock. Its a trickle filter as well.

 

[jaws7777]

I was contemplating going with baffles on a future sump build but after reading other members builds as well as gettimg opinions i decided to go with the open concept (no baffles just filter socks)

Check out these build threads
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/rc-540-gallon-ca-community-build.595725/


http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/300-gallon-sa-ce-community-build-thread.423425/