Sump Start Up

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by mechanicaldan, Dec 21, 2009.

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  1. mechanicaldan

    mechanicaldan Plankton

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    When I finish my my 10 gallon sump build and ready to start it up on my tank, I would assume this to be the proper procedure...

    -fill sump with salt water from LFS.
    -start syphon and pump as close to the same time as possible.

    Is it any more complicated than that? I was planning on letting it run for a few weeks along with my emperor 330. Is that a good idea? Thanks in advance.
     
    mechanicaldan, Dec 21, 2009
    mechanicaldan, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. Barbarossa

    Barbarossa Sea Dragon

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    I am not sure about the siphon/pump issue, but you will want to run your old filtration with your new for a few weeks until everything gets established.
     
    Barbarossa, Dec 21, 2009
    Barbarossa, Dec 21, 2009
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