my new baby... AKA The Café

[Reefering1]

I like anemones...

 

[tbrown]

I like anemones...

 

[Slocke]

 

[Slocke]

Also saw this on the way down to Florida

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Prepare yourselves.

 

[907_Reefer]

Prepare yourselves.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

 

[907_Reefer]

 

[Stang67]

Come on now no Uncle Eddie? Ya'll slackin.

 

[907_Reefer]

Traffic..

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Traffic..

Looking annoyed with you as well...

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Good evening. Think I’m caught up now.

 

[dieselkeeper]

Remember to keep your mouth closed when taking that down.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

So collective brains. Since I know nothing about sumps and things, what is the desired water height for a sump? How much room/space do you need for water to backfill when the pump is off?

Top tank Aqueon 125g, 72Lx18Wx22H
Sump Aqueon 55g, 48Lx12Wx20H

Looking at the modular marine refugium kit with a water level fixed at 13". Should I look for an adjustable height one? Or will this work?

Refugium Kit For 48" X 13" X 21" 55 Gal. Protein Skimmer Sump Aquarium Filter

This listing is for a Modular Marine refugium kit fitted for a 55 gallon aquarium (48" x 13" x 21"). *AQUARIUM NOT INCLUDED*****IF YOU CAN NOT FIND THE KIT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SEND US A MESSAGE. WE HAVE REFUGIUM, WET/DRY, and BASIC SUMP KITS FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES- 10 gal, 20 gal L, 20 gal H...

modularmarine.com

How much space do I need for the backflow water?

 

[Reefering1]

How much space do I need for the backflow water?

Depends on your plumbing, specifically how much water back siphons through the return outlets. But I find that the higher the water level, the quieter it is. I would set returns as high as possible(drill a siphon break), get it running and add water until it gets quiet.

Actually, if the tank never ran I would fill the display until the sump was about 2-3" from the top. Then start it and see what you got. The returns are key

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Depends on your plumbing, specifically how much water back siphons through the return outlets. But I find that the higher the water level, the quieter it is. I would set returns as high as possible(drill a siphon break), get it running and add water until it gets quiet.

Actually, if the tank never ran I would fill the display until the sump was about 2-3" from the top. Then start it and see what you got. The returns are key

First time with a sump SO I HAVE NO IDEER! Plumbing not set up yet, sump tank still bare, but trying to decide if the above kit will work in my situation before buying it.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

The returns are key

I havent given the thought to this yet, but how do i know what to size, like the height in the overflow box, the pipe at? Tank came with dual durso but going rouge and switching to dual herbie style.

 

[fishguy242]

First time with a sump SO I HAVE NO IDEER! Plumbing not set up yet, sump tank still bare, but trying to decide if the above kit will work in my situation before buying it

#Cronies , i cannot think right tonight ...

 

[tbrown]

So collective brains. Since I know nothing about sumps and things, what is the desired water height for a sump? How much room/space do you need for water to backfill when the pump is off?

Top tank Aqueon 125g, 72Lx18Wx22H
Sump Aqueon 55g, 48Lx12Wx20H

Looking at the modular marine refugium kit with a water level fixed at 13". Should I look for an adjustable height one? Or will this work?

Refugium Kit For 48" X 13" X 21" 55 Gal. Protein Skimmer Sump Aquarium Filter

This listing is for a Modular Marine refugium kit fitted for a 55 gallon aquarium (48" x 13" x 21"). *AQUARIUM NOT INCLUDED*****IF YOU CAN NOT FIND THE KIT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SEND US A MESSAGE. WE HAVE REFUGIUM, WET/DRY, and BASIC SUMP KITS FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES- 10 gal, 20 gal L, 20 gal H...

modularmarine.com

How much space do I need for the backflow water?

I take it you didn't read my article... I'm slightly offended.

 

[Reefering1]

First time with a sump SO I HAVE NO IDEER! Plumbing not set up yet, sump tank still bare, but trying to decide if the above kit will work in my situation before buying it.

I'll let someone else speak to that. Both my sumps have been diy.