Adding a sump

mseepman · #1 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Leah,

You're getting some great advice on here already. From the look of Bandit's tank I would think he's a good man to listen to.

I use an overflow similar to the CPR and it's rated for 600GPH so that is what I tried to get out of my return pump so that they matched up. I expect that if you look at CPR's site, they should tell you what the model you plan to get is rated for and maybe even a suggested return pump.

I use Quietone 4000's with about 5' of head pressure.

lastlight · #2 11-09-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

From the look of Bandit's tank I would think he's a good man to listen to.

Oh I get it. Lastlight has no coral or fish. Under the carpet goes MY advice.

Good point though haha.

mseepman · #3 11-09-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh I get it. Lastlight has no coral or fish. Under the carpet goes MY advice.

Good point though haha.

Not at all...in fact your tank is an inspiration! It just seemed like Bandit was taking charge with a lot of detail which is exactly what Leah was looking for.

lastlight · #4 11-09-2009, 07:33 PM

I think I need a fancy disclaimer stating I'm never being serious since it's so rare that I am lol. Good point tho. I think emulating successful reefers will almost always have a positive outcome.

banditpowdercoat · #5 11-09-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh I get it. Lastlight has no coral or fish. Under the carpet goes MY advice.

Good point though haha.

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Originally Posted by lastlight

I think I need a fancy disclaimer stating I'm never being serious since it's so rare that I am lol. Good point tho. I think emulating successful reefers will almost always have a positive outcome.

So what does that tell you??? Get seroius and finish your tank LOL

But really, we all give great advice

And Mark, I have been helping push Leah to get a sump whenever I go over to her house and see her IMMACULATE and SPOTLESS tanks

You really should see them. makes mine look like a pigsty LOL

Leah, were you going to just use one of your other tanks as a sump?

whatcaneyedo · #6 11-09-2009, 08:40 PM

Melev's Sump page: http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
Overflow/Drain size calculator: http://reefcentral.com/index.php/dra...flow-size-calc
Head Loss Calculator: http://reefcentral.com/index.php/head-loss-calculator

The Herbie style of overflow is the only way to go in my opinion. Quiet, Safe, and little to no microbubbles instantly. If you plan on running your tank indefinitely it is well worth it to find somewhere or something to put you current livestock into so that you can bring your tank into a glass shop and have it drilled for one.

lastlight · #7 11-09-2009, 09:00 PM

Agreed. And with a sock on my herbie there are ZERO bubbles. Mine originate from my skimmer although some claim their BK's produce none...

banditpowdercoat · #8 11-09-2009, 09:08 PM

I agree with the Herbie style Russel, But let's keep it simple for Leah. She want's to get sump under her tank's. Can CPR overflow her present tank's then drill and possible future ones. I would hate to tear hers dowm. Was tough enough tearing some rock out of the one to catch the Foxface. (poor little guy, Again, I'm sorry

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