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How big was the system?
I am also wondering about the condition of the pumps, lines and valves? There might be quite a bit of carbonate precipitated all over.
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I am also wondering about the condition of the pumps, lines and valves? There might be quite a bit of carbonate precipitated all over.
billyocean
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At this point you need to cycle then add fish, a protein skimmer can wait. Biospira or dr tims will speed the cycle. I have a 125 that's a year old and still haven't even hooked up my protein skimmer due to water parameters being fine. The key here is to get used to testing until you know your tank well enough.
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Bldgengineer
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1.026nice. how about the salinity
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Just a little update: the parameters were maintaining steady readings so I went ahead and picked up to clowns. I also added another power head. The sump is all together and plumbing is ready. I'm just waiting on the filter socks and skimmer to come in.
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Bldgengineer
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Little update. I’m having sump level issues. Can’t seem to get the water level to the sweet spot. Gave up for right now. Fish are still happy
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Bldgengineer
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Sump is up and running along with the protein skimmer. Now I just need some chaeto
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Bldgengineer
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This is my first system with a sump. I have a water change coming up. Where do I take the water from?
Lavey29
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I just take mine from the tank because I clean the sand. If your sump is dirty months down the road you can use a wet vacuum to take water from there are you clean it.
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Bldgengineer
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If it take from the DT do I just turn the system off beforehand?
Lavey29
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Yea, I shut everything off during my water changes.
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Bldgengineer
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Thanks!
thatmanMIKEson
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Good thinking! I've done a few myself those pipes and pumps are always jambed full of crud, dan makes a good point....
FiddlersReef
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Just a suggestion... it looks like you're using metal hose clamps on the input/output lines in the sump. Saltwater will likely corrode those, and if that happens they'll start to rust and drip into the sump. That will be bad.
Most hardware stores will carry plastic clamps, or even heavy duty zip ties could work in a pinch assuming the hoses are over barbed fittings. Anything but metal.
Most hardware stores will carry plastic clamps, or even heavy duty zip ties could work in a pinch assuming the hoses are over barbed fittings. Anything but metal.
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Bldgengineer
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I was going to try to hunt down the plastic clamps the next time I was at ace. These are stainless steel clamps though so I have some time before corrosion will start. Thanks for the suggestions and looking out!
tvan
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I wish people would quit suggesting "through out the sand". How about rinse the sand... or dry out, then rinse the sand.. Sand = rock. Stainless comes in different grades, clamps are usually the lowest, which means rust.
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Lavey29
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You can minimize your ugly stage by not running lights the first 3 or 4 months. They are not needed until you get coral. Gives your tank time to build up good bacteria and biodiversity first. I did that with mine and had very manageable ugly stages once I turned the lights on.
MnFish1
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Put some stuff on top of your rocks . that will minimize the 'ugly stage' - with all due respect to lavey. Stuff will grow where stuff is bare - IMHO. Btw - that is not ugly thats normal
. that will minimize the 'ugly stage' - with all due respect to lavey. Stuff will grow where stuff is bare - IMHO. Btw - that is not ugly thats normal
