mlsherrill
New member
Hello...
I am starting my first saltwater tank and have some questions about my sump. I have a 90G bowfront that I purchased used with a 30x12x18 sump and a 800gph pump for the return.
I recently filled it with RO/DI from my LFS and fired it up for the first time. With the way the sump is designed, the water comes crashing into the chamber like Niagra Falls and starts knocking the bio-balls all around against the glass. I fiddled with the valve on the return and got the noise to go down, but the water level in the sump is much higher. Based on my drawing of the sump, does it hurt anything to have a higher water level? (Water level B?)
Also, after about an hour, the pump starts getting really loud, I think it's vibration. I'm guessing that maybe a piece of rubber mat under it would help with this?
Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I am starting my first saltwater tank and have some questions about my sump. I have a 90G bowfront that I purchased used with a 30x12x18 sump and a 800gph pump for the return.
I recently filled it with RO/DI from my LFS and fired it up for the first time. With the way the sump is designed, the water comes crashing into the chamber like Niagra Falls and starts knocking the bio-balls all around against the glass. I fiddled with the valve on the return and got the noise to go down, but the water level in the sump is much higher. Based on my drawing of the sump, does it hurt anything to have a higher water level? (Water level B?)
Also, after about an hour, the pump starts getting really loud, I think it's vibration. I'm guessing that maybe a piece of rubber mat under it would help with this?
Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!