Scott's 270g aka Project Mayhem

[Reef Pilot]

You could add an 90 degree elbow fitting to your return pump with the opening pointed down to allow a lower water level if so desired. I had to do that with a return pump to avoid it sucking air.

[Myka]

Yes, the pic helps! I think you made your sump too short in comparison to the height of the equipment.

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

You could add an 90 degree elbow fitting to your return pump with the opening pointed down to allow a lower water level if so desired. I had to do that with a return pump to avoid it sucking air.

I have this on most of my pumps so they can have lower water level.

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by Myka

Yes, the pic helps! I think you made your sump too short in comparison to the height of the equipment.



I have this on most of my pumps so they can have lower water level.

I would try with some long radius 90's but not the typical 90 elbow. The owners manual for these pumps has a big red X on a pump with a 90 on the intake side. Abyzz doesn't sell the 90 for the intake side like red dragon does. They obviously must not want it used on their pumps. The do sell a slotted 6" straight tube that fits on the intake.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

I would try with some long radius 90's but not the typical 90 elbow. The owners manual for these pumps has a big red X on a pump with a 90 on the intake side. Abyzz doesn't sell the 90 for the intake side like red dragon does. They obviously must not want it used on their pumps. The do sell a slotted 6" straight tube that fits on the intake.

Hmm ok. Is the slotted one only slotted on one side, so you can put the slots on the underside? that might help a bit. I'm not sure if that would give you as much space as you're looking for though.

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by Myka

Yes, the pic helps! I think you made your sump too short in comparison to the height of the equipment.



I have this on most of my pumps so they can have lower water level.

I can only just get the skimmer cup out as it is. Any taller and that would be a no go.