Craig Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 So on this reef ready cube I have the water level is about half an inch under the trim. How can I get it higher ? Would cutting the drain pvc to be lower in the back cause the display to be fuller ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 @Muttley000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I don't think reducing the the drain line will increase the water level. I could be wrong though. I would push more flow with a larger return pump, as long as you are not exceeding the drain capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Might have to look into getting a bigger pump. I wanna say this is 700+ gallons per hour. Came with the tank. It’s running with vinegar and water right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I agree that lowering the pipe won't help, more flow (risky with a single 1" drain at some point which is why when I've had these tanks I use both holes as drains) or blocking the lower part of the grill somehow which could be ugly. If you have a 700 gpm pump try upsizing the plumbing back to the tank, maybe you are making too much head pressure to get the flow you think you should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Is it just a durso pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 I believe so it’s whatever deep blues reef ready tanks are. 1.5 inch drain 1inch return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Muttley000 said: I agree that lowering the pipe won't help, more flow (risky with a single 1" drain at some point which is why when I've had these tanks I use both holes as drains) or blocking the lower part of the grill somehow which could be ugly. If you have a 700 gpm pump try upsizing the plumbing back to the tank, maybe you are making too much head pressure to get the flow you think you should be. What do you mean blocking the lower grill ? It doesn’t have a lower grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 A lot of those have a grill about 6” up and another at the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Something seems off... Are your overflows leaking? Edited September 11, 2018 by Dr.Fraggenstien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 58 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: A lot of those have a grill about 6” up and another at the top No grille on mine lower. Overflows aren’t leaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 I’ll post some pictures when I go on lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flounder Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Put more water in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Flounder said: Put more water in it Already did just raises sump level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 How about a pic of the pump and plumbing up to the bulkhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: How about a pic of the pump and plumbing up to the bulkhead? Just a HYDOR pump with soft tubing going to the bulkhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Model number and Tubing size? Are the barbs reducer types or full size of pipe threads? Either there is a restriction or the pump can't handle the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hydor l40 740 GPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Im not sure its used looks like the barb fitting screws into the bulkhead, its thicker tubing maybe 5/8th a inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 its the L40 there are the specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Could my baffle setup on my sump affect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 How can I covert it to herbie? Would this eliminate this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 41 minutes ago, Craig said: Could my baffle setup on my sump affect it? I don't see how 31 minutes ago, Craig said: How can I covert it to herbie? Would this eliminate this problem? I think it would because you could slow the return of water to match what you are putting in by turning the valve. I'm not sure you would be happy with the super slow flow through your sump though. I would add the valve and play with this before buying a new pump just because it is cheap, you will probably want this valve anyways no matter what you do, and you can always open it and only be out 10 bucks! 46 minutes ago, Craig said: its the L40 there are the specs Hmmm, only 90 inches max of head. It would be nice to see a chart to know what it does at 30, 40, and 50" but I think I would end up changing the pump myself, I think you just aren't getting enough flow. A mag 7 would give you 400 GPH I'm guessing, I bet you would have to turn that down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 41 minutes ago, Craig said: How can I covert it to herbie? Would this eliminate this problem? http://gmacreef.com/herbie-overflow-reef-tank-plumbing-method-basics/ just add the valve and make second pipe the emergency drain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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