Chindo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hey guys, got my new tank setup but got a little problem i overlooked in the excitement of setting up my first actual saltwater tank(whistle)..... I have a really bad gurgle problem and wanted to know what the best to fix it..... Working on pictures at the moment for you guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 [ATTACH]12010[/ATTACH] Think my flow is a little to fast by the looks of this picture....... think if i put a airline on the 90 would help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 [ATTACH]12011[/ATTACH] This is my plumbing..... was thinking of maybe putting the airline on my Tee and bringing it up above the water level??(scratch) Not sure if that would work... any advise will be greatly appreciated since this is my first tank im a little nervouse doing something without asking first....(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 You might want to look at some type of overflow box, if something gets in that hole you're going to have a flood on your hands, A 90 with a strainer of some sort may help for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 If that is your only return then its a flood waiting to happen. A overflow box like Bob says would be best that would keep it from getting blocked. You would still need to get a 90 on there and play around with the airline tube to make it breath right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 If that is your only return then its a flood waiting to happen. A overflow box like Bob says would be best that would keep it from getting blocked. You would still need to get a 90 on there and play around with the airline tube to make it breath right. Is Bob, Steve's new nickname???(scratch) Back on track here I agree with both of the Steve's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 (laugh) wait thats not funny DOH! I don't think the wife would be to happy with a flood...... as for an overflow box where do you guys recommend getting one and what glue should i use to put it up??? Its kinda funny i overlooked that i didn't even think about it........ Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Opp sorry Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No problem Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burningbaal Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I know garret keeps some around... westside may too just stick it on and you're on your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Well got my Drains fixed and been running a few days Let me know what you guys think see if its "safe" (laugh)[ATTACH]12033[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Im trying to get it going on the cheap since i really want to get my 125g up and running... So i figured fish cant get thru a strainer..... I had a little problem getting my 1" PVC pipe in the bulkhead and the 3/4" was way to loose to i turn put the 1" on my lather and turned it down a little.. fits nice and snug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 This is how i have my SUmp running and wanted to see how you guys think i should run it.. I would like to place a small refugium in there but not sure where about, I also need to raise the middle baffle or lower the teeth because it all over flows because teeth are same level as the highest baffle [ATTACH]12034[/ATTACH] I was thinking of putting in another baffle on the right side to separate the fug from the return area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 [ATTACH]12035[/ATTACH] Here is a little better picture showing the teeth on the sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I try to leave the return area as large as possible. This is where any evaporation shows its effect, as the water evaporates the return level drops. Unless you have an auto topoff, it wont take a lot of evap to run that section dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindo Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 So do you think i could do a little fug after the bubble trap then have it go thru the teeth to the return where i could place some live rock too?? I know these are really Noob questions but i wanna make sure i place stuff where it is best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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