Sump issues PLEASE HELP

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JonPhillips said:
That's just the thing, there is no extra baffles to remove bubbles, so I am a little worried about that...
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I wouldn't worry about that. Skimmers today don't produce as many bubbles. Since the sump is dry, you could add a bubble trap if you're still concerned. The easiest time to do that is before it's full of water.
 
ngvu1 said:
Sorry for the trouble. That person should not have glued the barb and gave you a pump to use like that. You are lucky it broke now than when you are not home...
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Well, he gave me a $100 back so technically we're square...
 
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glb said:
I wouldn't worry about that. Skimmers today don't produce as many bubbles. Since the sump is dry, you could add a bubble trap if you're still concerned. The easiest time to do that is before it's full of water.
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Got it. thank you.
 
Can I feed the fish, or will that foul up the water too much?
 
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ngvu1 said:
Sure you can. Best if you do not let too much food sinks to the bottom but the live rocks take care of that problem. Your sump is very small and I do not see much filter is done down there ATM.
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What's ATM?
 
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glb said:
You could make one without spending a lot.
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True. Right now I am at the point where I am just read to buy one and move on with it. I didn't really thing about it at the time, but buying this complete system from this guy has been really overwhelming. So much to learn all at once and on a time crunch.
 
If that is a threaded fitting that snapped in the pump it's a fairly easy fix. Take a hacksaw blade and gently make a saw cut through the broken piece, but not all the way through (not into the pump housing itself). That will gice you a grove to put a flat head screwdriver into and you can tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer in a counter-clockwise direction...that should allow you to unscrew the broken part. If that doesn't work, make two more cuts with the hacksaw each 120 deg around, so you have cut the broken off piece into 3 sections. You should be able to pry the broken sections out with a screwdriver then. I do this with broken fittings all too often..in plastic, steel, cast, etc

If it isn't a threaded fitting, scrap the pump. You will never get it solid enough with glue that it won't easily snap off with little sideways torque...not worth the risk. I have even tried welding them with a plastic welder we have, and it's still a weak joint that can snap off...not worth it imho.

Cheers!
 
Waterjockey said:
If that is a threaded fitting that snapped in the pump it's a fairly easy fix. Take a hacksaw blade and gently make a saw cut through the broken piece, but not all the way through (not into the pump housing itself). That will gice you a grove to put a flat head screwdriver into and you can tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer in a counter-clockwise direction...that should allow you to unscrew the broken part. If that doesn't work, make two more cuts with the hacksaw each 120 deg around, so you have cut the broken off piece into 3 sections. You should be able to pry the broken sections out with a screwdriver then. I do this with broken fittings all too often..in plastic, steel, cast, etc

If it isn't a threaded fitting, scrap the pump. You will never get it solid enough with glue that it won't easily snap off with little sideways torque...not worth the risk. I have even tried welding them with a plastic welder we have, and it's still a weak joint that can snap off...not worth it imho.

Cheers!
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Ya, thank you. looking into this. Alas, did get the anemone on a new rock towards the bottom of the thank tonight and was able to feed it some shrimp. It was a very rewarding experience and reminded me of why I am in this hobby in the first. Cheers!
 
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Relax and enjoy it! Research and get the pump or sump or whatever you need and it will be good again.
 
rayn said:
Relax and enjoy it! Research and get the pump or sump or whatever you need and it will be good again.
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+1. Patience is the best way to have a great experience. I've been working on my build since last August and it should be up and running in a month. I saved as I went to get the equipment I really wanted and it's been so worth it. Plus you have plenty of time to think things through to avoid mistakes. If you do frequent water changes and keep an eye on your tank parameters, the tank should be fine. Good luck!
 
guess I'm the only one that thinks the pump can be salvaged. lol. Honestly though, it's a hobby pump not no massive high pressure pump. If glued/sealed correctly I would use it. But if you're not sure about doing it, then best to find a replacement
 
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fix the pump. almost got sump up and running. added some more water and fishy friends like the extra swim room.

Coral beauty has begun to swim sideways at times. Is this swim bladder disease and am I watching it and the rest of my tank die a slow and painful death. Have no idea what my water is like so don't even ask. Salinity and temp is ok. They've been in there since sat. HELP!
 
Id be testing the water moving all them rocks could of stirred up some nasty stuff. When i did my tank swap i filled a 5 gallon bucket 4 inches of crud that was in my live rock just from shaking it in the bucket
 
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