WMAS Discussion Forum : Sump questions! http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:05:38 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:16:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=81913 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Sump questions! : Mark is right, set it up so its...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621845&title=sump-questions#621845 Author: sabeypets
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 06 2017 at 4:16pm

Mark is right, set it up so its a little higher than than the drain. Make SURE it is LOW ENOUGH that the tank will not overflow.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621845&title=sump-questions#621845 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : Cool I&#039;ll do that, thanks...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621826&title=sump-questions#621826 Author: Zack801
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 06 2017 at 9:10am

Cool I'll do that, thanks guys!]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:10:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621826&title=sump-questions#621826 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : Set the emergency drain opening...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621825&title=sump-questions#621825 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 06 2017 at 8:47am

Set the emergency drain opening inside the tank a little higher, 1/2-1" above the main drain.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:47:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621825&title=sump-questions#621825 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : How do you set the second up like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621807&title=sump-questions#621807 Author: Zack801
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 11:00pm

How do you set the second up like that?]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:00:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621807&title=sump-questions#621807 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : I prefer 2 drain lines, you can...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621806&title=sump-questions#621806 Author: sabeypets
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 10:59pm

I prefer 2 drain lines, you can set it up so only one drains and the other is for an emergency drain (incase the other one plugs).]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 22:59:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621806&title=sump-questions#621806 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : I&#039;ll see how it goes. If...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621785&title=sump-questions#621785 Author: Zack801
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 1:01pm

I'll see how it goes. If nothing else I'll just plug one at the tank I guess ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:01:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621785&title=sump-questions#621785 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : The thing about there being two...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621782&title=sump-questions#621782 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 12:59pm

The thing about there being two drains is that it will be more trouble to have to deal with two drain lines going in to the sump which already has limited space, not to mention double the bubbles entering the sump/Refugium.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:59:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621782&title=sump-questions#621782 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : Thanks mark! Not sure on the overflow...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621773&title=sump-questions#621773 Author: Zack801
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 9:08am

Thanks mark! Not sure on the overflow holes it was a test tank for elite aquatics overflow box so that might be why., could just cap one but shouldn't hurt to have both open and draining? Yeah the pipe sticking out of the return is just test fitting some pvc I had laying around :)]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 09:08:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621773&title=sump-questions#621773 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : The way you have it is fine. Not...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621771&title=sump-questions#621771 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 05 2017 at 8:29am

The way you have it is fine. Not sure why there are two large (1.5"?) drain lines. Just one drain could do the job because having all the flow to a frag tank come from the Return Pump is not as effective as having flow complimented by an in-tank pump shooting from an opposite direction.

The water level in the sump can be set at whatever level you want, just be sure there is enough room to contain all the water that drains when the return pump goes off. I'm not a fan of baffles. They get in the way. Without baffles there is more room for a larger RDP Refugium. There are simple ways to stop bubbles and keep the return pump free of obstruction/sand/algae.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug

P.S.
The pipe sticking out of the return bulkhead isn't staying there, right? That pipe could act like a lever and easily crack the glass.
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:29:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621771&title=sump-questions#621771 <![CDATA[Sump questions! : Ok so I&#039;ve never actually...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621760&title=sump-questions#621760 Author: Zack801
Subject: 81913
Posted: February 04 2017 at 10:02pm

Ok so I've never actually had a sump before and im trying to figure it out so i can finish putting this new tank together. Im going to attach 2 pics with different positions of the sump relative to my frag tank. My questions are; does the position matter? Mostly the overflow pipes, should the both be at the end of the tank (length wise) or is it personal preference? The way i have it situated in the pic would be the easiest for me as far as plumbing, it's literally a straight shot from the frag tank to the sump this way. If i rotate the tank ill have to do some bends for the return line. Also is the water level just supposed to be as high as the highest part of my baffle? I'm sure im over thinking things but any advice is always appreciated.


Edited by Zack801 - February 04 2017 at 10:03pm]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2017 22:02:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81913&PID=621760&title=sump-questions#621760