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02/23/2021, 01:00 PM | #1 |
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New Reefer Tank/Sump Pluming questions
Hey everyone, New to the site!
this is my first time having a Reef Ready tank with a sump, I just want to make sure I have this all figured out before I'm fully committed to the build. pluming both overflows for a Herbie Style, then bringing my return up the back or side, wherever I see makes sense. any pointers or tips would be amazing! Thanks in advanced. |
02/23/2021, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Looks good except the check valve. Check valves will eventually fail open and if you are relying on it to prevent a flood because your sump will overfill when the power goes out, you are playing Russian roulette. Better to drill a small hole on your return nozzle just below the running water line so that it sucks in air and breaks the siphon when the return pump is turned off.
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02/24/2021, 09:39 AM | #3 |
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I have Sea Swirls on my returns, an option you might consider.
I see no protein skimmer mentioned, an auto top off placed in the return section. The returns no more than 2 inches underwater.
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250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps. |
02/24/2021, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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Thanks a lot guys, I’m gonna go ahead and forget about the check valve. I’ll do the siphon method and also add a valve to the return line for maintenance and what not.
I didn’t focus on too much detail for stuff in the sump, just wanted to get my plumbing dialed in first. Skimmer is gonna be going in once I decide on one to buy. Thanks a lot for the replies! Just waiting on the fittings before I can start. |
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