Sump design ideas

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I wanted to run this buy you guys as im planning on another tank/sump.

I currently have a sump configured as follows.
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But was thinking if i swap the location of the pumps and sock holders i would have more room to work with and the plumbing may be a tad bit easier.
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Im also thinking of installing baffles between the sock holders (middle) and pumps (ends) to hold a crap load of purigen.

What do you guys think ? Go with the old sump layout or the new ? Im thinking i would have to be more precise with the measurments if the sock holder location with the newer design to allow enough room for the tee's
 
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As u progress u got lots of experience. As I lean toward either with or without baffles. One thing for certain is that I would love to either 1 pump put it in the middle or even all distance between the drains n return lines. My build also has a sketch of how I would like my future sump would be like.
 
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As u progress u got lots of experience. As I lean toward either with or without baffles. One thing for certain is that I would love to either 1 pump put it in the middle or even all distance between the drains n return lines. My build also has a sketch of how I would like my future sump would be like.

Thx bud. Learned allot from you lol.

I was thinking with the pumps on the ends of the sump i could keep the distance even. I may just go with what i know we'll see.

Wanted you guys to pick apart the new idea for any flaws
 
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