What do I all need for a sump??

So I'm upgrading my 29 to a 40 breeder hopefully soon. I'm just in the planing stages for the sump as I have never had one and am not entirely sure what I will all need. I'm planning to just use the 29 for the sump. I have a HOB skimmer that I plan to continue using but on the sump and not on the display tank. Other then that I'm totally lost. Any feedback would be very much appreciated. Thanks

 

I would like to have a refugium. What seems to be the best way to set one up. I would at some point like to have reactors but probably not right away as I will need to build up the cash first. Also need to keep in mind the amt of space I will have to work with as it will be a 29 standard tank for the sump. Unless I can find another 40 breeder really cheap.

 

I have also been in the world of salt water for about four years as well. But my tanks have been smaller biocubes. And my current 29 standard tank runs with just a hob skimmer and an aqua clear filter but I run chemipure elite in both tanks. The new 40 is already drilled which is what I wanted.

 

Is there a good instructional site to show instructions on how they would be set up. I'm totally lost on how they work. I will plan to set up three sepereate chambers. Do I have to use glass or can something else be used? Maybe I'm better off finding a used sump? I'm not good with tools nor is my husband for that matter. Lol

 

I do not have a return pump yet. I will need to find one. So if anyone knows of anyone selling one that would be great too. I just don't want to buy anything yet until I actually have the tank.

 

Well lets start here. What size sump do most go with to fit under a 40 breeder but still allow enough room to get into things? I know the bigger the better because then you have more room for things. But I honestly don't know how big I can go. I also don't have a ton of money to spend on getting a sump together. I may be having to search for a new light too if I can't use my current light since the new tank will have a canopy. I'm feeling very overwhelmed at this point.

 

I may just have to wait until next month sometime when I get my bonus from work. I want it done right and to do that I know it costs money. Esp since I won't be able to cut the glass myself. I have no problems using aquarium silicone to glue the glass in place. But I would need help with knowing where to glue them at correctly. I will also need help with all the plumbing. And I will need someone patient enough to show me how to do it all.

 

I believe the 29 I'm currently using is a standard. I don't believe it is a long. And if my light doesn't fit I may just sell the stand tank and light to help fund the sump.