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    Plumbing question

    Wow that looks great! Eshopps rectangular filter sock big?
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    Plumbing question

    Awesome, I would like to run both drains into the sump area, but i bought a monster skimmer and when i mesured the Skimmer section, i left room for the skimmer and a few more inches for if every i replace my skimmer with another model, my worry is i won't be able to fit everything in there and...
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    Plumbing question

    Cool less expense for filters socks! I was thinking of reducing the flow on one of the drains but the overflow manufacturer reccommends against reducing the flow in anyway. So...I don't know if there will be too much flow to run through refugium.
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    Plumbing question

    Hi Everyone, I installed an overflow that has dual drains from G l a s s h o l e s.com, I'm wondering if it's ok to take one drain and put in skimmer section and the other drain on refugium?? my sump layout is as follows Return <-Refugium <-bubble trap <- Skimmer And should i use filter socks...
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    Procedure to start up a tank w/sump

    Thanks everyone!
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    Procedure to start up a tank w/sump

    G L A S S H O L E S hahahahahhaah i know why now.
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    Procedure to start up a tank w/sump

    Why won't this site let me say gl*******s????
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    Procedure to start up a tank w/sump

    Ok so fill up tank to overflow, let's say fill up sump halfway up the baffles and let er rip? My tank is a 75gal with a Gl*******s 1500gph kit and my sump is a 30 gallon that i partioned with baffles and my return pump is a mag 9.5. I haven't drilled a hole in the outlet yet as i plan running a...
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    Procedure to start up a tank w/sump

    Hi Everyone, Well it's been a few months of slowly building a new reef setup. I know this is a stupid question, but this is the first time i use a sump and i'm wondering what the best way to start everything up and get the water level right? Just want to start off on the right foot, any...
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    Mag drive plumbing question

    Ok should i use reinforced tubing or regular vinyl?
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    Mag drive plumbing question

    Hi all, I purchased a Mag 9.5 for my 75G tank project . I have an idea of how i want it setup, just need some suggestions. What i have in mind is a tube coming from the pump into a T and from there in to two U tube outlets. The mag specs say to use a 1.5" minimum inner diameter tube for max...
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    glass-holes

    I ordered my 1500 kit on the 6th, i couldn't bare to wait till the 22nd! Who knows how long it would take for them to take care of the backlog when they start up again! :closed_2:
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    30 Gallon sump help

    Thanks alot for your help! I think i have what i need now to start building with confidence!
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    30 Gallon sump help

    It's amazing how every sump looks different, and the more i look at them the more confused i get! lolThis is my first sump, so i want to keep it simple Skimmer->Refugium->Return If i use 10" baffles that leaves me with 6 inches above so 11 gallons of volume for reserve, sucks because that's 25%...
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    30 Gallon sump help

    Hi, Nope not intending to drill, i have an ATO and am planning to keep a rubbermaid container next to sump to deal with evaporation. Internal Mag 7 is my thoughts, filter sock(s) in the Skimmer section yes...
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    30 Gallon sump help

    I calculated i need to leave minimum 4 inches from the top of the sump to handle the volume of flowing back in case pump is off. With 10" baffles in a 16"H tank i should have more than enough no? So first baffle 10", 2nd baffle 10" but 1"inch from bottom, 3rd and 4th 10" good? I'm thinking of...
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    30 Gallon sump help

    Wow, That's what i call a welcome!! So basically... All baffles need to be 9" tall. I figured by keeping the first baffle at 9" would keep the water level at 9". I guess i'll try and see if i can make them all 10" and raise the skimmer a bit. Trying to get the most out of the tank if you know...
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    30 Gallon sump help

    Hi Everyone, Wondering if you can help me with my Sump design because i don't now what to think anymore!!! I purchased a 30Gallon long ( 36Lx16Hx12W) to be my sump for a 75g tank, I decided on a SWC skimmer that requires 7-10 inches of water to operate efficiently. I don't want to place the...
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