DIY sump

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  1. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Husband is currently tweaking the plumbing, any tips?
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Make him a cup of tea, and tell him you love him

    Steve
     
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  3. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    HAHA! I read that to him, he hates my awesome selection of tea, but had a roaring laugh :)
     
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  4. Indiana Boy

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    Haha, that's great Steve. So witty.
     
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  5. steve wright

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    Thank you both

    seriously, a supportive partner when your in this hobby is a godsend IME

    Good looking job Mr LadyReef

    Steve
     
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    lol Steve..but I agree you defiantly need your better half to be at least partially understanding of it can be a short lived hobby/LIFE STYLE..

    ladyreef good job on the DIY sump,8)
     
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  7. ibefishy

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    Looks good, cool that you two are in its construction together. My question though is, it looks as if the top of the filter sock is below the water level in that chamber, is it? If so was it set up that way for a reason? I plan on building a new sump and havent seen one set up like that.
     
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  8. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    GREAT catch, for some reason this didn't occur to either of us. He is off to make some changes, while I...watch. LOL.
     
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    Update. Height of filter sock adjusted and tank in cabinet.
     
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    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    First we checked for leaks, then we played with the water levels, double checking security.
     
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