Sump set-up question

[SpEd]

I am going to be setting a a sump/refugium and I have a couple of questions.

What section of the unit do I put the protien skimmer in?

How much sand, if any, needs to go in the refugium section? i was planning on keeping some macro algea.

Thanks

 

[SpEd]

Anyone?

 

[ellisz]

I would say the skimmer output needs to be away from the return pump to help keep bubbles at a minimum. I have always had mine next to the drain line but don't think it really matters.

As for sand, some macro want to root into sand but chaeto does not need it. I have 1-2 in of sand in mine but my tank sand is 3-4". Some put a DSB in the fuge if they don't have one in the tank. Again, really does not matter. Pros and cons to each. DSB has worked well for me so far.

 

[ajacinth]

I have the skimmer over the return pump.
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