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I have the same problem. And my tank has been running for 2 years now. Until recently, I moved to a new place, so I didnt do water change for a month...
what about if LR is put in a place such as refugium - technically speaking - it is still "in" the tank (although it's a sump)
I got the setup working fine now - but question: my sump water level fluctuate up and now every 10-15 minutes. Goes up for about 15 minutes and go...
to answer my question - yes blocking the vent hole seems to increase the overflow rate. i use plastic wrap food paper and seal the vent hole with...
My return pump is already small compared to others Maxijet 600 (160 gph) but still - the overflow cannot keep up. Is there any way to increase flow...
I know that blocking the vent hole completly would bring the overflow rate to sump MUCH faster - but then - it would defeat the purpose of overflow...
I created the pvc overflow with my 10 gal sump. But the problem now is the overflow cannot keep up with the pump. I used a ball valve with Tee to...
Ah! so that's it ... I always had that idea that the teeth cleans the water (even more) with that waterfall effect :)
Scientific (or not) answers welcome :)
then what kind of valve is the site talking about?
One more question - the 1/8" hole at the top horizontal pipe will have the slip barb connected to it and attached an aquarium air hose. This is for...
man your mom doesn't let you install the tanks in the living room :( poor you
thanks! I am just concerned that given the distance between the overflow and the sump is not "as great as" if the sump was under the display tank...
so... is this all possible?
the U pvc overflow should prevent the flood if power goes out... i will be desiging like this: DIY Overflow Using Only PVC Pipe (DIY OVERFLOW...
It would look like this - see attachment. Of course - the overflow part was simplified - but it would look like the U type DIY overflow.
I see but i want to essentially do is to combine sump/refugium in one tank and put it next to display tank. the sump/refugium will be somewhat...
Has anyone done a refugium beside the display tank? If so; any references or sticky on how to set it up. E.g. should refugium place higher than...
I recently bought a new coral (mushroom greenish) and not my snail is on it. Is this OK?
any stickies on it in 3reef? Thanks!
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