My New Sump--suggestions

[reefyguy]

I have already purchased a 100 gallon rubbermaid container (much to the dislike of my fiancee). Here is a raw drawing of it

http://www.reefwarden.com/menu/sump.htm

I am worried about macro or sand getting blown up into the pump. I plan on putting the pump about a foot from the substrate to prevent this. But I dunno how i can keep the macro from clogging it. Other than that i plan to keep it pretty simple. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Ed

[DensityMan]

Just adding two "baffle-walls" (one at each end) should serve your purpose. Even a single wall before the pump intake would work.

Still in-process with mine. Got all the pieces, just have to silicone and setup. :D

[reefyguy]

what are you using as baffles?

[shaw]

Egg-crating

[DensityMan]

Acrylic slabs siliconed into the tank/tub is what I'm using. Sump is a 20g long tank. Adding the walls Wednesday night (I hope), then filling and plumbing the sump on the weekend.

[reefyguy]

cool..i was thinking acrylic too....wont be such an algae mat.....in the center i plan on using the egg crate for the frag grow out though. We will see. i still have to sell the fiancee on the 100 gallon tub going in the laundry room

[DensityMan]

Acrylic wall(s) also help to prevent clogged over-flows from allowing the pump to overflow the tank (causing a flood - at least in theory)