Thanks Travis.
After posting my questions I realized I had yet another "A Duh" moment. Of course the lower portion on the 90 degrees is open because that's where the water flows down into the sump. (I'm as red as a lobster right now
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Travis, you know that I'm in the planning stages, and here is what I've brooded up so far. Please tell me what you think.
75AGA RR (got it)
30 AGA (will be modified into sump) (got that one, too)
Next I think I'll purchase my future skimmer. Thinking about the Octopus NW200 (unless my LFS offers me their used ASM3).
For lighting I was thinking 6 X 55W PCs (since I'd be comfortable installing them into the hood)
Of course we'll invest into an RO/DI unit (I spent the entire Monday researching them, and then asking my hubby if he'd be comfortable installing one. YES!)
Once I have my skimmer I think I can fiddle with the baffles for the sump, and perhaps familiarize myself with how a skimmer is supposed to work. (Probably will run it with fresh water. ???)
Oh wait, before I run anything I'll have to get a return pump. I was thinking about the Mag 9.5.
How's all that sounding?
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Wendy
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