dcantucson
Reef pro
Wow! That is one impressive job! Hat's off to you. :bowdown:
Sump Build
- Thread starter staceyfenea
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staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Thank You
dcantucson
Reef pro
You made it seem so easy. :claphands I looked at ordering a custom built one thinking I would never be able to build one myself.:12:
reeffreak
Reef pro
Very well done!I am impress.
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
It really was easy and it was fun.:D
SeattleDarko
REEFER
WOW that looks great!
andersoned14
Reefing newb
Looks really nice Stacey. Can you post a pic of everything up and running under your tank. I'm jealous!!!!!!:whoopee!::beerchug:
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
I will try to get a picture tonight. So far everything is running well. The Chaeto I put in the sump is not taking off. Any suggestions?
andersoned14
Reefing newb
higher flow rate and more light for longer. I have a 23w cfl on 24hrs with about 300 gph. Growing real good
the center section is full of cheato now in about three weeks
the center section is full of cheato now in about three weeks
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
The flow could be the problem. My refugium is separate from the sump. Part of the overflow dumps into the refugium and drains back into the sump but there is not a lot of flow. So I need to add a small powerhead to the refugium?:shock:higher flow rate and more light for longer. I have a 23w cfl on 24hrs with about 300 gph. Growing real good
the center section is full of cheato now in about three weeks
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
Your sump build looks awesome! Good work!
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Here are the pictures of everything running. Sorry for the quality. My camera is not to good.
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Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
Looks even better in action.
andersoned14
Reefing newb
very nice setup. How long has it been running now???
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Three weeks:^:
crazy cajun
Reefing newb
Great looking sump !!! my wife could not cut a straight line much less build a sump. The only potential probelm i see is that the water level in the sump is so high that if your power goes out it will overflow when the DT drains back to the sump !! have you unplugged the return pump to test to see if you will overflow the sump and flood your house if the power goes out??
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staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Yes. I have killed the pump and let it drain back in to make sure It does not overflow. I do wish I had made it two inches taller or the baffles two inches shorter. I have a water line marker in the return.
ggNoRe
Reefing newb
WOW! I'm very impressed. Nice job.
tankedchemist
Reef enthusiast
so, can you summarize what you've learned? I'm considering building a sump, too, and I suck at building things. :D
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
In summary - Cut and build your outside structure first. Then re-measure and cut your inside pieces. If you have specific questions, I would be glad to help. It really was not difficult.
