Gave my LR and Acid bath this weekend.
Lot's of bubbles and FOAM!

The rock looks good and ready to start the cycle.

Any recommendations on how to start the cycle?
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Also got a Vertex Deluxe RO/DI Unit...

Now i need to start mixing salt water :)

Return Pump
 

So I'm going to be purchasing a return pump. They guys @ J&L recommended the Sicce Syncra. Anybody use these pumps?

I'm having a hard time figuring out what one to use; re head loss.

I plan on running both tanks with one return pump. The top tank is about 4.5' from the sump in height. I'll measure it tonight.

I also want to create a manifold, so I can plumb media reactors on the same pump output.

Any idea which pump I should run?
Syncra 1.0 - 251 GPH <-- don't think this will be suitable.
Syncra 2.0 - 568 GPH
Syncra 3.0 - 714 GPH

sump design
 

I received my skimmer today :biggrin:
Now i'm trying to figure out what would be the best layout for my SUMP

I haven't installed any baffles yet as I would like input.

What do you guys think of this layout?
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Here's the view from the font

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A lot of people will prefer to have the fuge before the skimmer. That way the water isn't " too clean" for any macro algae or whatever you're wanting to grow in there.
Are you planning having any filter socks?

I was planning on plumbing both drains into one output and running a filter sock on it.

I guess I could still do this and T-off the drain in two with ball valves; one to the fuge (lower flow) and the other to the skimmer section. I guess with this method I would just run the sock on the skimmer portion and not the fuge?

Also my baffles are 10' high. From what i've seen the Fuge section has a higher baffle.

does this make sense?

Return Pump selection
 

I need to purchase a return pump.

Anybody have any experience with the Sicce Syncra pumps?

the 4.0 pushes 900+ gph...

Or the Eheim Universal 1262.

I'm planning on using this pump as a return for both tanks... plus a manifold for reactors.

Any input?

The 1262 is a workhorse that's been around forever, so that's my vote. No experience with the Sicce yet.

Are you planning the top tank to drain into the lower tank then into the sump, with the return back up to the top tank? I'm trying to visualize your idea.

Both tanks will drain into the Sump... they both have C2C overflows with Durso standpipes...

So the Ehiem will be used as a return for both tanks....


I also plan on using the pump for media reactors off a manifold.

thanks for your input.

I'll post pictures tonight... I have the returns already plumbed. Just need a pump to get going. :biggrin: