Let's see your sump and plumbing
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tgreene
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SHOmuchFUN
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Not saying it's good, or even the right way to do it... But here's my sump and plumbing layout:
surfjeepzx
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Here's mine:
I have my return plumbing restricted with ball valves which reduces noise and bubbles entering the sump. Then the discharge pipes are T'd to reduce the bubbles again and reduce splashing noise as the water enters the sump. Then I made a tray that acts as a baffle. The charcoal sock is next. Then the last baffle and the skimmer pump. As the water flows past the skimmer it has to flow past some filter floss. Once past this the return pump is waiting. I extended the neck of my return pump to just below the drip float. By doing this I no longer have the Ka build-up around the float. As it drips it's returned to the tank. The 45 elbow is to prevent siphoning air from the surface.
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I have my return plumbing restricted with ball valves which reduces noise and bubbles entering the sump. Then the discharge pipes are T'd to reduce the bubbles again and reduce splashing noise as the water enters the sump. Then I made a tray that acts as a baffle. The charcoal sock is next. Then the last baffle and the skimmer pump. As the water flows past the skimmer it has to flow past some filter floss. Once past this the return pump is waiting. I extended the neck of my return pump to just below the drip float. By doing this I no longer have the Ka build-up around the float. As it drips it's returned to the tank. The 45 elbow is to prevent siphoning air from the surface.
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tgreene
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Here's a few new pics of mine, now that I have my ReefTek Ca and Nilsen reactors in place, as well as my controllers and monitors connected and routed properly.
Also, the coverplate in the last photo, is for the RO/DI water line that feeds my automatic top-off controller. I ran the line from the laundry room, up through the attic, then down through the livingroom wall on the other side of the house... Hopefully my landlord won't be too upset! :hmm2:
I've been adding and mixing water for the past 3 days now, and hopefully will be able to add the live rock & macros in the next day or so... It's only taken 2 months to get it this far, and the goal is to have it completed before the weekend!
Also, the coverplate in the last photo, is for the RO/DI water line that feeds my automatic top-off controller. I ran the line from the laundry room, up through the attic, then down through the livingroom wall on the other side of the house... Hopefully my landlord won't be too upset! :hmm2:
I've been adding and mixing water for the past 3 days now, and hopefully will be able to add the live rock & macros in the next day or so... It's only taken 2 months to get it this far, and the goal is to have it completed before the weekend!
tgreene
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The biggest double they make -- rated between 1600-1800gph.
I do have the CL pipe drawing from the bottom of the overflow, while the sump pipe is drilled and staggered as would be normal (as seen in the 1st pic at top). This keeps the bulk of the flow feeding the CL, as well as keeping air out of the lines.
I opted to use the larger Mag 12 & 18 pumps, to help offset the restrictions created by the 90* elbows in the return lines.
I do have the CL pipe drawing from the bottom of the overflow, while the sump pipe is drilled and staggered as would be normal (as seen in the 1st pic at top). This keeps the bulk of the flow feeding the CL, as well as keeping air out of the lines.
I opted to use the larger Mag 12 & 18 pumps, to help offset the restrictions created by the 90* elbows in the return lines.
chessmanmark
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Pure simplicity
tgreene
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This is the one I have, but I guess it's only listed as 1500gph... http://www.seatrademarine.com/Merch...een=PROD&Product_Code=OPPFBL&Category_Code=P2
I can't find a good pic of it anywhere, and since my tank is now against a wall and filled, I'm unable to take a pic myself.
I can't find a good pic of it anywhere, and since my tank is now against a wall and filled, I'm unable to take a pic myself.
chessmanmark, what do have for baffle spacing? Is it me or is you water flowing over you middle baffle? looks like its working perfect though.
tgreene, Outstanding set-up!!! so you are running high GPH through your sump, about how much do you figure? Also what's your spacing on the baffles?
tgreene, Outstanding set-up!!! so you are running high GPH through your sump, about how much do you figure? Also what's your spacing on the baffles?
tgreene
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First off, THANK YOU... My goal was to have an ultra-professional and clean looking setup, which is the primary reasons that it's taken me so long to get it setup.
1) It is high flow, but the flow rate has been throttled back via the ball-valves. Also, there is obvious flow restriction on the returns, due to the number of 90* elbows used. Keeping all of these variables in mind, I opted to use larger pumps rather than smaller ones, in order to offset the inevitable.
2) The baffles are spaced 1", but I don't have any microbubbling issues like others have mentioned with narrower baffles.
Also, you can't see it, but the Mag-12 that drives the sump will be regulated by an APC RS-1500 battery backup system, in the event of a power surge or outtage. I'll also be eventually adding a secondary battery to this unit, giving me up to 360 minutes of runtime.
1) It is high flow, but the flow rate has been throttled back via the ball-valves. Also, there is obvious flow restriction on the returns, due to the number of 90* elbows used. Keeping all of these variables in mind, I opted to use larger pumps rather than smaller ones, in order to offset the inevitable.
2) The baffles are spaced 1", but I don't have any microbubbling issues like others have mentioned with narrower baffles.
Also, you can't see it, but the Mag-12 that drives the sump will be regulated by an APC RS-1500 battery backup system, in the event of a power surge or outtage. I'll also be eventually adding a secondary battery to this unit, giving me up to 360 minutes of runtime.
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