Sump Setup Advice

[mr_X]

Oh. Weld-on should work perfect.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Ok thx! Done.

 

[TommyP]

Looks good so far, this thread has helped me understand more what to do with my set up. Hope you get everything working okay - following along!

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Nice. Glad it's helped others! Good luck with yours too. In not trying to rush, taking things slow. I'm planning in ordering a new return this week. Not too sure, in looking at the mag 12...

 

[TommyP]

I bought a 700gph pump with a 3/4'' return. I'm going to try it out and take it from there, I didn't want to spend so much on a mag 7,9 or 12...

 

[mr_X]

A mag7 is 700 gph.

 

[TommyP]

A mag7 is 700 gph.

I know, I found a pond/aquarium pump offline for less money figured I'd give it a shot. It was $30

It's included in the link on my thread that I ordered when I got the ph-800 overflow

 

[mr_X]

Be very careful choosing what electrical/mechanical devices you are planning on submerging in your tank water for extended periods. I don't know why people buy vortechs and expensive LED lighting, then use rio or no-name pumps. Just thinking out loud here....

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Thinking of a mag 12 or eheim 5k. Probably the mag.

 

[TommyP]

Be very careful choosing what electrical/mechanical devices you are planning on submerging in your tank water for extended periods. I don't know why people buy vortechs and expensive LED lighting, then use rio or no-name pumps. Just thinking out loud here....

This is the one I picked up, I know exactly what you mean. I just thought from the description and specs it was sufficient.
700 GPH Aquarium Pond Water Pump Submersible Fountain Sump Return Wet Dry | eBay

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Ok, another question that I have; when doing my weekly-bi weekly water changes I usually do 25-30 gallons. I simply pump water out of dt and slower fill it back up with mixed water. How do you do water changes when having a sump? Might sound like a stupid question, but I'm just trying to understand. Thx

 

[TommyP]

Awesome question bro, I need the answer too lol.

 

[mr_X]

My sumps are big enough so that I can drain and fill them and conduct my water change without lowering the water level and disrupting things inside the display. Yours may not be large enough to pull 30 gallons from. You are going to need to shut down the return pump and then change out your water. If you don't do this, the sump will run dry while you are working and you may damage the return pump.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Pretty stoked, just picked up my piece of acrylic with my 2 4" holes cut into it or my filter socks.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Here it is. I didn't realize how close the hole were going to be, so I'm going to brace it with this 1/2" piece of square tube.

 

[Robert_ellis]

You'd be ok not to brace it. There isn't much force on the socks that would break that.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Look what came in the mail today! Sorry if I'm a little excited, but I haven't been able to find these at any of my local hardware stores. Do I install with the rubber inside overflow or outside?

 

[Robert_ellis]

Mine are rubber on the inside.

 

[Robert_ellis]

Well it depends how you put them in. It goes on the opposite side of the nut.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Perfect thx!