Reef set up-need help with sump set up

[dave_C]

From the video, it looks like you have everything you need already to setup the sump. You will have to move the skimmer to the middle section of the sump as the last chamber looks like where your return pump should go.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Originally Posted by conceptaquariums

From the video, it looks like you have everything you need already to setup the sump. You will have to move the skimmer to the middle section of the sump as the last chamber looks like where your return pump should go.

You know, I wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying because I wasn't sure about that either. Which compartment should my pump sit it? along with the skimmer or in the last compartment?

[dave_C]

i would say the skimmer in the middle chamber if it fits and the pump would go in the far right chamber. The water should flow left to right in this sump design.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Ok! consider that a done deal. I was able to buy my backdrop in Edmonton last weekend. I also have glass glue to stick it on, but I can't make up my mind as to whether or not we should go with the black or blue background? you can see the tube in the video.

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by DisneyCoralReef

Ok! consider that a done deal. I was able to buy my backdrop in Edmonton last weekend. I also have glass glue to stick it on, but I can't make up my mind as to whether or not we should go with the black or blue background? you can see the tube in the video.

i would do the blue but that's just me lol and i won't glue it on, just tape it on so if you change your mind down the road you can remove it and flip it around

[sphelps]

I would personally paint the back glass black, those backdrops don't usually work that well IME.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I would personally paint the back glass black, those backdrops don't usually work that well IME.

I had originally been advised to paint it, but because of where we live, painting wouldn't be an option(live in a condo). I don't have a place where I can paint it, and once painted if got around to finding a place, I can't leave it there to dry-not to mention this ridiculous whether hasn't helped.

[Steve'o]

What kind of paint would you use for glass?
Curious, as I need to do this also.
Steve'o

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I would personally paint the back glass black, those backdrops don't usually work that well IME.

+1, I didn't paint and couldn't after it was setup. I used a black drop on the back. It works fine, but I also used a bit of duct tape on the top each of the drop/tank in order that water didn't drip down the back of the tank between the glass and the black bg.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Originally Posted by conceptaquariums

i would do the blue but that's just me lol and i won't glue it on, just tape it on so if you change your mind down the road you can remove it and flip it around

That's a good idea. Thanks for bringing it up