SUMP Problems

[subman]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

Actually, if you don't have a sump with a waterfall as most don't, an ato works great to control water level in sump...as well as keeping salinity consistant!!

I've never seen a proper sump with out waterfalls or at least sections. That being said I set my first sump backwards so I did use the ato to keep the skimmer level maintained.

[jagermaier]

Originally Posted by subman

I've never seen a proper sump with out waterfalls or at least sections. That being said I set my first sump backwards so I did use the ato to keep the skimmer level maintained.

Yes sections, I guess that what he was referring to?

[soapy]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

Yes sections, I guess that what he was referring to?

Yeah, the water falls over a barrier to a lower level.

But this would be cool to have in your sump too: