Sump help

[griss]

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Ah, I haven't used a LifeReef in a billion years. You can definitely use vinyl tubing on that with the clamps. No need for PVC. Maybe a T fitting to merge them into to to go into the single intake on your sump.

ETA - However, I wouldn't do that T fitting. You want backup standpipe/overflow tube in case something gets clogged. Ideally, you want the two pipes from your overflow going into the sump separately. That said, my through the glass overflow has two standpipes and I just plugged one of them off. Knock on wood, I haven't had issues

 

[OldReefGuy]

IMO...(and sorry for jumping in)....if you plan on vinyl tubing, get the black version. As awful as it sounds, It will cut down on algae in your pipes. Because I'm sure later on you will want a refugium area in your sump......anyway, just my 2 cents

 

[griss]

IMO...(and sorry for jumping in)....if you plan on vinyl tubing, get the black version. As awful as it sounds, It will cut down on algae in your pipes. Because I'm sure later on you will want a refugium area in your sump......anyway, just my 2 cents

It's an open forum so all input is good And I agree with you on the black vinyl. That's what I use.

 

[Joypaws83]

It's an open forum so all input is good And I agree with you on the black vinyl. That's what I use.

Got it, thanks guys!

 

[Joypaws83]

Went to my LFS tonight and got the extra drain hose, $525 later…I saw a few extra things I “needed”

 

[griss]

Went to my LFS tonight and got the extra drain hose, $525 later…I saw a few extra things I “needed”

Hah, too funny. What all did you get?

 

[Joypaws83]

Hah, too funny. What all did you get?

Blue carpet anemone to hopefully have a safe place for my smaller clown because the larger one is being a giant ass during the pairing process, and 3 ricordeas, blue, orange, and green

 

[griss]

Blue carpet anemone to hopefully have a safe place for my smaller clown because the larger one is being a giant ass during the pairing process, and 3 ricordeas, blue, orange, and green

Nice, pics please. I haven’t had a blue carpet in years. And R. Florida have been a huge favorite of mine since 1990.

 

[griss]

My current anemone.

My $60 Petco Find

Nice LTA. Not a purple variety, but I love the green tips.

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And my weird R. Florida

My R. Florida is Growing Like Ceazy

Never seen one look like this.

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[Joypaws83]

Nice, pics please. I haven’t had a blue carpet in years. And R. Florida have been a huge favorite of mine since 1990.

I’ll take some tomorrow when the lights are back on and everything is settled in. I feel the same way about ricordeas! I had a rock with multiple colors back in the day and it looked like a rainbow, absolutely stunning

 

[Joypaws83]

Got everything put together but the skimmer keeps overflowing and not sure how to fix it

 

[griss]

Got everything put together but the skimmer keeps overflowing and not sure how to fix it

Either lower the water level in the sump or raise the skimmer up. From the pics, it looks like you could lower the water level in the sump about 2-3”.

Otherwise, looking good

 

[Joypaws83]

Either lower the water level in the sump or raise the skimmer up. From the pics, it looks like you could lower the water level in the sump about 2-3”.

Otherwise, looking good

I tried raising it but it still kept overflowing

 

[griss]

I tried raising it but it still kept overflowing

You’ve probably tried this, but asking to be sure. Have you opened the skimmer outlet all the way?

 

[Joypaws83]

You’ve probably tried this, but asking to be sure. Have you opened the skimmer outlet all the way?

Nope, I actually haven’t. Where would that be located? This thing came with zero instructions

 

[Joypaws83]

I got it! It was the same wheel I was adjusting last night but for some reason it didn’t do anything so I assumed that wasn’t it

 

[griss]

I got it! It was the same wheel I was adjusting last night but for some reason it didn’t do anything so I assumed that wasn’t it

So, you got it working properly? IMO, you probably could lower the water level in the sump a bit too. Not saying you have to, just that you could.

 

[Joypaws83]

So, you got it working properly? IMO, you probably could lower the water level in the sump a bit too. Not saying you have to, just that you could.

Just did

 

[griss]

Just did

 

[Joypaws83]

And yes, it’s working now. Thanks for all the help!