9010 in sump

[sdreefer21]

What is the preferred water level for in an in sump operation. I am ordering my skimmer so I do not have it yet. And am building baffled sump this week. Anybody have any suggestions or experiences to share?????
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[gillies]

My sump is similar. You may want to raise the baffle for the skimmer chamber at least an inch. Mine sits in eleven inches of water with the 9010 about one-quarter inch off the bottom. I wish the chamber were at least a half inch deeper; however, I have had great results for some time now.

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[sdreefer21]

Thanks a ton man! that was perfect to see how your sump was set up too. Thank you for posting all the pics. I just got my sump today so I will be installing the baffles this week. Ill put the finished product up when im done.

 

[gillies]

Glad I could help. Good luck.

 

[rvitko]

Very nice looking set up! sdreefer21- if you use the included in sump kit (riser tube) the water level can vary between 4" and 10". You could do a low baffle just to protect the pump from running dry.