new sump setup help!!

[Jereli]

Yea that makes sense..Ok thanks Alot I think I should be fine with what I have then.. I just need to get it all up and running hopefully this friday..

 

[mr_X]

take pics and share your experience.

 

[Jereli]

Is it safe to use the black pvc for my plumbing?

 

[mr_X]

black pvc? i don't think i've seen that before. i've seen it in gray though, and it's fine to use. as long as it's not painted it should be fine.

 

[Jereli]

Well maybe its not pvc but its a black one like the ones they usually use for bathroom drains and such

 

[mr_X]

the only thing i know that's black and used for drains is cast iron. i don't think i've ever seen black plastic drain pipes, but maybe they sell them out where you live. again, if the color is completely through the plastic, i don't see how it could be a problem to use.

 

[Jereli]

Oh its abs actually... I been reading not to use it though so ill just get the white one

 

[thincat]

ABS plastic pipe is used in plumbing for air ducts and such. PVC is so cheap that I would not trust ABS pipe as it does not hold pressure well and gets brittle over time.

A link for Mr x "
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52-pipe-fittings-abs.aspx

 

[Jereli]

Ok thanks..i will use regular pvc then

 

[Jereli]

ok i just setup my sump and i apears to be running okay so far.. i will post pics when i take some..but does anyone know how to adjust the reef octopus sro1000int.. i am not sure how to adjust it..

 

[Jereli]

i have my skimmer in my sump now and i tried adjusting my knob on the skimmer in both directions (on and off direction) and i get alot of water that flows into the collection cup

 

[mr_X]

10 inches of water?
if you adjust it all the way down, and it still overflows, it might need some break in time. just let it run like that overnight.

 

[Jereli]

Well my baffles are 8.5 inches high so its sitting in 8.5inches of water.. Ill let it run then..should I have the valve all away on or off..

 

[mr_X]

turned so that the water level in the skimmer is all the way down.

 

[Jereli]

Thanks thats how I have it.. I will post some pictures once I get some. .

 

[Jereli]

What should I use as my substrate in my fuge.. I read miracle mud or live sand? Or even regular sand? How deep of a sand bed is needed..my baffles are 8.5 high so I dont think I can do 6 inches of sand since I need to leave room for chaeto

 

[mr_X]

i read of a study done on miracle mud and they found nothing that suggested it came from the ocean. i found pieces of red brick and shiny man made substances in mine that resembled shards of plastic. it's from someone's back yard IMO.
i suggest a sand bed. the refugium is a good place for a dsb if that's what you like.
i always preferred a couple inches of sand and some live rock rubble.

 

[Jereli]

Will 2 inches of sand be sufficient or should more be used?

 

[mr_X]

sufficient for what? not for a DSB, but good enough for sand dwellers and such to call home. it's up to you.

 

[Jereli]

so a deep sand bed insnt really necassary for my fuge correct..main reason i want my fuge is for copepods and such...