lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Maxijet pump water up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 To the screen and let gravity work for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ok that will work. Adding float switches to the sump? How are you going to control the powerhead? You need an apex lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, lngliv3 said: To the screen and let gravity work for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ok you lost me again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just now, lngliv3 said: For Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That didn't clear anything up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Pump water from the main sump up via 1/2 line to the ats I'm thinking the whole length of the tank -4 inches either drill the bottom or a end to drain back to the sump filter inletSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Run it on a timer with the lights Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Or does the pump run 24-7Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 That's going to lead to major top offs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Will have to install a float valve for ato in the sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ok, now I'm with you. I used a 20 gallon and drilled it just like you are stating and a small pump feeds the screen. The pump needs to run 24/7. The light timing causes a lot of debate! Some light 24 hours, I personally feel algae evolved with a day/night cycle so I turn my ATS lights off for 4 hours a day. I make this off time right in the middle of my display's day time which helps with ph shifts. I'm sure the water running over the screen causes some more top off, but so is the 8 or so square feet of surface area in the new sump! I really need to get off my rear and get an ATO on my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 How much top off water do you add daily?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Have you seen the cryptic sump method? I am going to try to combine a multi sump system with both a cryptic live rock sump and a sand based macro algae sump. Stage 1 - mechanical to include filter socks/mesh and skimmerStage 2 - macro algaeStage 3 - love rock or cermedia Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 16 minutes ago, Levi said: Have you seen the cryptic sump method? I am going to try to combine a multi sump system with both a cryptic live rock sump and a sand based macro algae sump. Stage 1 - mechanical to include filter socks/mesh and skimmer Stage 2 - macro algae Stage 3 - love rock or cermedia Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk I am plumbing a 100 gallon Rubbermaid in as a cryptic sump into my system now! Levi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 25 minutes ago, lngliv3 said: How much top off water do you add daily?? My stuff is in an unheated basement so in the winter I add 3 to 5 gallons a day. In the summer 1 or 2 gallons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 My first year on the last clubs board we brought Steve Tyree in to do a lecture on cryptic sumps. Pretty informational lecture.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Levi said: My first year on the last clubs board we brought Steve Tyree in to do a lecture on cryptic sumps. Pretty informational lecture. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk That would have been great. He is the pioneer on the subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lngliv3 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Now I can't find a hose to leak test this buggerSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 That will be a nice hieght to work in. Can't you just steal the neighbors hose lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have a fish only hose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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