reefle
Active Member
So yesterday I found my BTA dead and completely oozed to poop. Worst smelling thing EVER.
Anyways, I had to do several emergency water changes and for some reason my little sump decided to also mess up and flood a huge part of my floor. Had to tear up the carpet to dry everything and I figured at that point I'm just gonna discontinue the biocube sump and set up the 20 gallon one for my 46 DT.
My question is how can I make this one virtually flood free? I'm using an Eshopps overflow box as well.
I had an idea but I dont know how viable it is. Basically a couple things.
1. set the overflow box higher on the tank so only about 1.5-2 inches of water can make it over so that would be the most that can escape in case the return pump fails.
2. set the return pump 1.5-2 inches beneath the top of the waterline in the sump. This way, in case my siphon gets stuck or stops working for some reason the most that can go back into the DT is those 1.5-2 inches of water.
3. In the DT leave about 2.5-5% of space from waterline and top of rim. In the Sump, leave about 15-20% empty.
4. set up 4 pillars around the sump with a double trash bag wrapped underneath and around that can be moved up or down depending on the situation to catch water.
I'll take pics to show what I mean, but if anyone has criticisms or other suggestions those would be greatly appreciated!
Anyways, I had to do several emergency water changes and for some reason my little sump decided to also mess up and flood a huge part of my floor. Had to tear up the carpet to dry everything and I figured at that point I'm just gonna discontinue the biocube sump and set up the 20 gallon one for my 46 DT.
My question is how can I make this one virtually flood free? I'm using an Eshopps overflow box as well.
I had an idea but I dont know how viable it is. Basically a couple things.
1. set the overflow box higher on the tank so only about 1.5-2 inches of water can make it over so that would be the most that can escape in case the return pump fails.
2. set the return pump 1.5-2 inches beneath the top of the waterline in the sump. This way, in case my siphon gets stuck or stops working for some reason the most that can go back into the DT is those 1.5-2 inches of water.
3. In the DT leave about 2.5-5% of space from waterline and top of rim. In the Sump, leave about 15-20% empty.
4. set up 4 pillars around the sump with a double trash bag wrapped underneath and around that can be moved up or down depending on the situation to catch water.
I'll take pics to show what I mean, but if anyone has criticisms or other suggestions those would be greatly appreciated!