AIO rear chamber issues

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Hello! I have some issues with my rear chambers which I believe is due to water level. I currently have my waterlevel pretty high, but this has causes all of my rear chambers to be equally full.

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I’ve tried taking some water out if it, and then some more but I feel like the rear chambers continue to stay at the same level. Does anyone have any input on this? I’m trying to install an automatic reef roller but I need to fix my water level first.

This is with less water:

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To get a good surface pull to keep films from building up on the surface of your system there needs to be a drop in the level in the first chamber from the tank level. I would just lower the water level in the tank to achieve this. But you could mess with a large pump in hte last chamber. FWIW, I wouldn't bother with the filter material in the first chamber or with a filter roll. Fish poop is important part of the carbonate cycle as well as providing nutrients for corals.



 
To get a good surface pull to keep films from building up on the surface of your system there needs to be a drop in the level in the first chamber from the tank level. I would just lower the water level in the tank to achieve this. But you could mess with a large pump in hte last chamber. FWIW, I wouldn't bother with the filter material in the first chamber or with a filter roll. Fish poop is important part of the carbonate cycle as well as providing nutrients for corals.



Hey! I really like my AI Axis so I’d rather not change pumps haha. Yea I think due to my high water level, too much water can get in the rear chambers. I noticed that if I remove enough so the water just reaches the overflow, I get the dropping waterfall idea and my return chamber is lower then the first 2 chambers. I’m guessing that’s the solution. Just remove a few liters.
 

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