Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[Coralgurl]

Tanks and sump are almost full, started adding salt, have to get my skimmer in the sump tonight. Question regarding water level in the sump, we know the max/min but what's optimal? Right now the water is over the middle baffle and is even in both the incoming and return chambers. Is this ok or is it too much water?

[lockrookie]

when you fireup your return pump you will lose water from sump to start the circulation you will see the sump lose water and then from there you willbe able to figure out proper hieght to keep it at. be sure there is enough room for when power outages happen you dont flood the sump fire up the pump again mark line max hieght then your all good

[Coralgurl]

We just have to add the return lines in the tank then finish filling. I got the skimmer in the sump but I'm already thinking it needs to upgraded, but will give it a shot to start.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

We just have to add the return lines in the tank then finish filling. I got the skimmer in the sump but I'm already thinking it needs to upgraded, but will give it a shot to start.

Your height of your return line outlets will also determine how much water flows back in the sump during a power outage. I like the locline, that way you can adust the height to where you want it.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Your height of your return line outlets will also determine how much water flows back in the sump during a power outage. I like the locline, that way you can adust the height to where you want it.

I don't know what you mean by Iocline we have lines that bend and can be directed....is that what you mean?

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I don't know what you mean by Iocline we have lines that bend and can be directed....is that what you mean?

Yes that sounds like you have loc-line.

[Coralgurl]

Ahh yes that sounds right...will add more pics once they are installed. Couldn't find black connectors so painted them, they are drying, won't go on until tomorrow.

Almost a year in the hobby and still such a newb....lol