new sump

Are you loading the sump up with rock or ???

If I recall, the sump was "chambered". What are you going to do with the chambers?
 
First chamber is empty,just where water enters second chamber is divided in 2 with half section off with egg crete for macro and the rest with rubble, third chamber has all large rock and skimmer, last has the heaters and pump intake, calcium reactor is dripped into last chamber. Everything is being run from a Hammerhead pump at less than 1/2 of the pump output.
 
I think I see why you're worried about a tank overflow now.

Are you going to go with a smaller pump eventually?
 
Not sure, I like everything being run from one pump and have one more tank to add to the sump. The bad is if the one pump quits, better have a spare.
I went with the hammerhead because I was moving the water a long horz. distance 35 feet and 12 feet vert. didn't want to have to buy a couple of pumps just to test them to see if they would work. I'm not sure the next size smaller would do the trick.
 
Hey Dennis, If you need an extra hand, just give me a call. But please wait till you are not contaigous. Since I don't have my own, it would be fun to work on someone elses.
 
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