USCG CWO Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Are you running a piece of tubing for your over flow? That's kind of what it looks like to me. You actually need an acrylic u-tube and all will be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 so its probably the 1/2 inch flexible tubing that is causing this? My acrylic had a crack so i was trying this. 1" PVC all around by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 so its probably the 1/2 inch flexible tubing that is causing this? Yes it is. I have a spare u-tube if you want it. Just come and get it. Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Would Lowe's have what i need? Does it have to be acrylic? What if i went with just a larger all around tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Nope lowes isn't going to carry what you need. If you can't get to me then check with Nick at Rose city, Patrick at SWF or Nano Reef and see if they have them. I'm sure other stores might also. If you can make it to me I will give you the whole overflow box and U-tube along with the stockman standpipe I built for it to make it quiet. Handles up to 600 gph. It was running on my first 55 gal tank. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 There is something like that on the overflow now so it should be silent. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Lucid, take Shane up on his offer, he's a SUPER nice guy and always a blast to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Whoa!! Shane you are awesome! Lucid you are crazy if you don't take him up on the offer!! And guys...I think someone needs to go over there and do a tutorial!! Show him some ropes, so he isn't trying to re-invent the wheel? Clay Nope lowes isn't going to carry what you need. If you can't get to me then check with Nick at Rose city, Patrick at SWF or Nano Reef and see if they have them. I'm sure other stores might also. If you can make it to me I will give you the whole overflow box and U-tube along with the stockman standpipe I built for it to make it quiet. Handles up to 600 gph. It was running on my first 55 gal tank. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Would Lowe's have what i need? Does it have to be acrylic? What if i went with just a larger all around tube? Yes, No, Be sure it's at least 1". If you go the Lowes route you can make one out of 1" tubing with a couple of 90 degree elbows. You will not be able to see inside it though. It's critical that there not be any leaks and that both ends are submerged at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Ok, i will probably take Shane up on his offer. I have a question about the back of the tank, is there like a preset plastic paper i can put on the back? It would be kind of hard to paint the back of the tank now that is all set up, and full of water. Any Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I've painted more than one that had water in it, just be careful with the brush :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 If you don't want to see the wall give it a couple months and you'll have a pretty cool background. Coraline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 My buddy is a tinter and he tinted it. There was only 4 to 5 inches for him to work! Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 dang! That's what i need, i have about 6 inches from the tank and wall right now, my main reason for wanting to do this is to hide the piping, and also the nasty green colored wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Thought i would post some picture updates, of the progressed brown algae. Also pics of the current setup of the sump. Can the skimmer be angled like that, does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 More pics.. Added my cleanup crew. also got my levels tested.. Alk-8 Mag-11.5 Calc-560 Nitrate-10 Phosphate-05. These levels were taken before i did a 20% water change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I think your sumps backwards in there. You should try to keep the skimmer straight so it has an easier time collecting the waste it is producing too. Looks like its all progressing right though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 So the sump just needs to rotate around? And i dont think its possible to keep the skimmer straight up, might have to hang on the back of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Your sinularia looks extremely bleached out, at least I'm assuming what looks to be a leather coral is a sinularia lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Here this is something I threw together long ago. It shows the basic idea of how a sumps flow should work. Water enters from the tank on the right side. Never mind the eggcrate bars there. It should be forced to flow down and under the first wall. Then it should have to rise over a second wall. This second wall dictates the level of water in your sump. The first wall must be taller then the second or this flow through won't work. After the water goes over the second wall it cascades into the last chamber where your return pump resides. This way the water is forced to flow all the way to the bottom of the chamber to get to the pump. This whole setup helps to keep the water flowing properly, keeps you from having "dead spots", keeps your skimmer(in the second chamber) in a constant height of water to be most effective, keeps the most water volume in the sump, and helps you regulate how much water is evaporating better. Remember this is just a basic design. some people have special needs with their sumps and are designed totally different. This one is actually designed for a smaller tank that would probably use a hang on back skimmer since the skimmer compartment is way too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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