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These 2 pictures illustrate the amount of water difference when the pump is running and shut off. Look at the baffles, rough estimate of 3 gallons difference. I recommend drawing a line on the side of the sump for a "maximum run line" so when you top off ( typically when running) that you...

The pipe in the center is the return pipe. This is an external pump setup with the manifold feeding my dt, fuge, and I also installed a blow off to return to sump. The pump is a snapper pump rated for approximately 2300gph.

This is a picture illustrating the ball valve on the return. It is about 50% shut with 700gph. Sorry, picture is sideways.

And now the rest of the pictures won't load.... I'll post again.

This is the over flow box where the water returns to the sump. Your set up should be easier because it's drilled and returns to your sump under the tank. Mine is in the basement.

I would install a check valve too on the pump side. When you shut down your system to maintain, that water will run back possibly causing overflow. If you need pictures I can assist you that way too.

You should have both. On the pump side, it will be there idle down flow just in case you have to much flow. It helps when you are maintaining your pump too. On the return side, this is where you adjust so you don't get the siphon sound throughout the return pipe. If you don't have it in place...

You are correct. The bottom picture I am referring to. The right side is the return with the 90 and the vent dome. There should be a little hole in it allowing air into the pipe.This is the picture of my down pipe. I drilled a hole and used some hard line on an on ring to get the silence. It...

Yes, if you have the water level low enough. The air pump would be drawing outside of the tank. Biocube has a lid on their system and it is the biggest down fall. It is not worth it for the health of your tank.

I wouldn't think you need one yet. I had my system almost completely filled and growing good before I started( heavy on sps). If you want one because it's another gadget, then get it. Yes, the clams will suck up some cal., expecially the 6 inch one but w/c's will take care of most of it. If you...

I would not use an air pump of any for saltwater. You will have tons of salt creep. I would not use a plastic lid to reduce water evaporation. You want plenty of air across the top of the tank for the co2 exchange. You will drop your ph drastically if you have a lid. There is no point to run...

I really like triggers. They are such a cool fish.

I would say your algae problems tell me alot of things are off. The algae is consuming the nitrates and phosphates, that is why they are undetectable. Any swings in your system have lasting effects on corals. To many swings and they stop growing . Nothing else matters besides consistency. If...

Man, I've had my frog spawn for over 2 years and never noticed. Man am I bad.