How long

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  1. Jonezy2011

    Jonezy2011 Astrea Snail

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    How long do you think my fish in my 180g would be safe without the overflow/sump running? sumpo has leak and was looking to try an fix it!
     
    Jonezy2011, Dec 3, 2009
    Jonezy2011, Dec 3, 2009
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  2. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    as long as you have some flow going in the dt...you should be fine for a few days.
     
    ermano, Dec 3, 2009
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  3. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    If you had an airstone and heater in there I would say a few days at least.
     
    ibefishy, Dec 3, 2009
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  4. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Just keep some pumps in the dt shooting upward to make some surface agitation... if you have good flow it Should be fine till your done resealing
     
    Dingo, Dec 3, 2009
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  5. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Agreed! +k
     
    RedGambit, Dec 3, 2009
    RedGambit, Dec 3, 2009
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