newbie sump/fug question

[wingsfan]

i have two 20gal longs, i am gonna set one up as the main and the other as a sump/fug. anyone have any suggestions as to weather i should have the sump or the fug first on the inlet side? andalso any suggestions on how you would devide the tank would be appreciated.The tanks are 12in high, 12in. front to back and 30 in. long.

 

[liquid]

I'd either put the refugium first or split the line coming from the tank so that it goes both into the sump and the refugium at the same time.

Here's how the fine folks at Inland Reef Aquaria recommend installing a sump and refugium:

hth

Shane

 

[wingsfan]

the sump /fuge combo will only be one tank, or should i just make the tank a fuge and put the skimmer and heater in with it?

 

[liquid]

If that's the case, I'd partition the one end of the sump to be the refugium and the other end to be where you put your equipment. That way each portion is separate from one another.

Shane