Need some advice for tonight

[CarrieHess]

So I’m somewhat new to saltwater tanks. Definitley new to the sump idea. My return pump was acting up and I cleaned it tonight. Well something is wrong with the threading and I can’t get it right. It’s spewing water every where. I have a new one on the way but it won’t be here until Thursday.

so my question is, is it possible for my fish to be fine overnight without the return since i can’t watch it with just these two hydro heads?

 

[fishguy242]

hi yes,but move so current breaks surface

 

[vetteguy53081]

As long as you have circulation and correct salt and temperature

 

[CarrieHess]

hi yes,but move so current breaks surface

Sorry if I sound dumb but you mean right at the top water level?

 

[CarrieHess]

As long as you have circulation and correct salt and temperature

Thank you!

 

[Funston07]

Sorry if I sound dumb but you mean right at the top water level?

Yeah so it agitates the water surface and you still get the gas exchange.

 

[Funston07]

put one about 1"-2" below water level

 

[Gablami]

If you have a heater in your sump, you can move it to your display. You can aim your powerheads upwards so there is more rippling of the water (more gas exchange). Should be fine overnight without the return pump.

 

[CarrieHess]

Yeah so it agitates the water surface and you still get the gas exchange.

Thank you! I have so much to learn.

 

[Funston07]

Thank you! I have so much to learn.

You'll get it

 

[Pistondog]

ripples on the surface facilitate gas, oxygen exchange.
The falling water from your return normally does this.

 

[Scott71]

Sorry if I sound dumb but you mean right at the top water level?

you’ll be fine for a day or two. Just make sure your heater is in the tank instead of sump, so your tank stays at correct temp while you don’t have water returning from the sump. Other response was to get some movement at water/air interface to keep water oxygenated. Can move power head closer to surface to create turbulence.

 

[CarrieHess]

ripples on the surface facilitate gas, oxygen exchange.
The falling water from your return normally does this.

So basically point it so it does this right?

 

[Daddy-o]

If the return pump is only spewing into the sump, it should be okay to run as long as it doesnt come undone and make a fountain into the cabinet.
Cheers! Mark

 

[fishguy242]

just make sure no water splashing out of tank

 

[Pistondog]

So basically point it so it does this right?

Maybe a little too much, it looks like bubbles in the water.

 

[CarrieHess]

Maybe a little too much, it looks like bubbles in the water.

I moved it down slightly now just to make small tiny bubbles but give airflow. Thank you for your help!