sump flow rate

[NYreefNoob]

ok as i once again am getting ready to do a new tank, ive been looking at different tanks set-ups and sumps, i plan to use a skimmer alot larger than i need, in case i get the ich again to move up in size, plus this is a 99% sps tank and i like fish :biggrin:. i have seen sumps with high flow rate's and others that are slow, don't you get the best benifit of having the water move as slowly as possible through the sump ? give's the skimmer more time as well to skim the water, would love to see some photo's of sump's how you have your baffle's ect, as far as sump room goes ill have a 30"x24" area to put a sump plan to keep my remote dsb tank as well. also how much flow is going through your sump

 

[Vision06]

When I first set up my 46B 2 years ago I had a fast flow going through it. I would rarely see pods anywhere. I Had a powerhead in the sump for added flow and took that out. Once I took out the PH the pods poped up all over the place.
I think the key is to find the right amount of flow for your particular sump so nothing settles.
Try starting high and put a valve on the return to cut flow if needed.