150g drop down L reef tank

[sphelps]

An elastic band works well, holds it in place until it attaches itself. Just don't do it too tight.

[Myka]

I make a "seatbelt" out of 2-part epoxy and use that to strap the stem down. It works really well.

[Salt2Death]

Sump room up n operational and ready for public viewing...
(nothing special for a first try)


2-300 watt heaters
RKL wt Temp/ PH Probes
Vertex 250 Skimmer
Hammer Head return pump
2x 4" filter socks
Secondary Sump For LR (extra)

Simple n Clean (KISS)






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[sphelps]

I noticed the ball valve on your drain is restricted, what's the reason for that?

[chris88]

Try to find a way to block that light from hitting your skimmer or you will get algae growth in the column.

[Salt2Death]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I noticed the ball valve on your drain is restricted, what's the reason for that?

First off WOW that you noticed that way off in the corner!

Tiny back pressure quiets the sloshing plumbing. Didn't slow the main pump
Down just the big splashing sounds in the plumbing......


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[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Salt2Death

First off WOW that you noticed that way off in the corner!

Tiny back pressure quiets the sloshing plumbing. Didn't slow the main pump
Down just the big splashing sounds in the plumbing......


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I noticed it because I've seen people do it so many times and have it end in disaster. A crab or something makes its way down the overflow and gets stuck on the partially closed valves, backs up the flow and the tank overflows. It looks like the last chamber in your sump is probably small enough that your pump will run dry prior to a tank overflow but this can be bad too if the pump dies as result when you're not around or if your ATO is capable of pushing things over the edge.

Something to consider I guess. You have two drains in the overflow box, you could run two lines to the sump and setup a herbie style overflow. 100% quiet and much more reliable.

[Seth81]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I noticed it because I've seen people do it so many times and have it end in disaster. A crab or something makes its way down the overflow and gets stuck on the partially closed valves, backs up the flow and the tank overflows. It looks like the last chamber in your sump is probably small enough that your pump will run dry prior to a tank overflow but this can be bad too if the pump dies as result when you're not around or if your ATO is capable of pushing things over the edge.

Something to consider I guess. You have two drains in the overflow box, you could run two lines to the sump and setup a herbie style overflow. 100% quiet and much more reliable.

+1 for Herbie, mine is super quiet... Just make sure you do it right the first time, not like how I did mine originally.

[cale262]

+2 for Herbie, I have a hybrid herbie going to my basement sump with a third emergency overflow in the DT...not only is the Herbie dead silent but it's pretty safe.

I also just replaced all the flooring on the main floor of my house this spring/summer...if you guessed "tank related flood" you'd be right, after that expense and hassle of shutting down and moving 500gal of tanks you'd understand there is no such thing as too safe.

[Salt2Death]

Originally Posted by chris88

Try to find a way to block that light from hitting your skimmer or you will get algae growth in the column.

Good Tip Buddy- Ill look into that one!


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