Need sump help for 265 gallon

blue_eyes53813 · 09-13-2006, 08:20 AM

Hey all,, I am setting up a sump and refugium. I know questions about overflow and return pump rates have been posted hundreds of time.. But everytank is different. Im thinking of using the water trough method like billy98s set up.. I will look for a link on his set up..

Questions... Overflow rate??? my skimmer will be in the sump which has a mag12 pump and moves about 1200 gallons per hour,

Here is billys.. page down to the sump section..
http://reefsoftheworld.com/billyr98/...98gallery.html

Recommended overflows and pump returns would be greatly appreciated... Thanks again Billy for sharing your set up with me...

Snelly40 · 09-13-2006, 08:26 AM

i clicked on that link, looked at thew sump and fuge, "jesus" was all i said.
that looks great, sood luck blue, i know urs will look good too.
someday i hope to have a set up like u guys.

blue_eyes53813 · 09-13-2006, 08:29 AM

Thanks snelly,I hope to get it going soon.. My tank is crowded..

billyr98 · 09-13-2006, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

i clicked on that link, looked at thew sump and fuge, "jesus" was all i said.
that looks great, sood luck blue, i know urs will look good too.
someday i hope to have a set up like u guys.

Thanks Snelly...

I would think about maybe going with a Reeflo Dart made by sequence... they can pump like 2800gph for 3 foot head distance... That would be 10x for you sump... I am sure you can go more, but I would just use powerheads for more turnover...

blue_eyes53813 · 09-14-2006, 08:05 AM

Thanks Billy

boozeman · 09-14-2006, 10:01 AM

I'm a bit confused, I thought that high of a flow(10x turnover) was not recomended for going thru a sump?

blue_eyes53813 · 09-14-2006, 10:17 AM

I dont know either boozeman, this is my post and Im along to learn what is best, lol.. Im confused too.

billyr98 · 09-14-2006, 04:39 PM

i would like a 20x Total turnover in the reef... But looking for like 8-10x for just throw the sump... Thats only my opinion though... Not even worth 2 cents

blue_eyes53813 · 09-14-2006, 05:01 PM

I just emailed Jeff at www.lifereef.com I did check out his over flows.. I will tell ya what he says...

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyr98

i would like a 20x Total turnover in the reef... But looking for like 8-10x for just throw the sump... Thats only my opinion though... Not even worth 2 cents

Do you have powerheads in your tank for extra movement Billy?

billyr98 · 09-14-2006, 08:39 PM

Yes.. I run two Tunze 6100s on a multicontroller..

BoomerD · 09-14-2006, 08:45 PM

I heartily recommend Jeff's LifeReef overflows. Hands down, the best you can buy. In my usage of them over the past 15+ years, I've never even heard of one failing to restart after a power outage or other cause.

sasquatch · 09-14-2006, 11:17 PM

Blue Eyes, it never ceases to amaze me how serious reefers are,

blue_eyes53813 · 09-15-2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Blue Eyes, it never ceases to amaze me how serious reefers are,

LOL I hope thats not a bad thing.... This is a very serious Hobby,,, jk,,, Just gotta love the hobby... and have the best for our money pits...lol

boozeman · 09-15-2006, 08:30 AM

blue_eyes53813 · 09-15-2006, 08:39 AM

lol booze,,,

09-13-2006, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Need sump help for 265 gallon Hey all,, I am setting up a sump and refugium. I know questions about overflow and return pump rates have been posted hundreds of time.. But everytank is different. Im thinking of using the water trough method like billy98s set up.. I will look for a link on his set up.. Questions... Overflow rate??? my skimmer will be in the sump which has a mag12 pump and moves about 1200 gallons per hour, Here is billys.. page down to the sump section.. http://reefsoftheworld.com/billyr98/...98gallery.html Recommended overflows and pump returns would be greatly appreciated... Thanks again Billy for sharing your set up with me... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-13-2006, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,376 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon i clicked on that link, looked at thew sump and fuge, "jesus" was all i said. that looks great, sood luck blue, i know urs will look good too. someday i hope to have a set up like u guys. __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

09-13-2006, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon Thanks snelly,I hope to get it going soon.. My tank is crowded.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-14-2006, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon Thanks Billy __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-14-2006, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon I'm a bit confused, I thought that high of a flow(10x turnover) was not recomended for going thru a sump? __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-14-2006, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon I dont know either boozeman, this is my post and Im along to learn what is best, lol.. Im confused too. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-14-2006, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon i would like a 20x Total turnover in the reef... But looking for like 8-10x for just throw the sump... Thats only my opinion though... Not even worth 2 cents __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-14-2006, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon Yes.. I run two Tunze 6100s on a multicontroller.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-14-2006, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,613 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon I heartily recommend Jeff's LifeReef overflows. Hands down, the best you can buy. In my usage of them over the past 15+ years, I've never even heard of one failing to restart after a power outage or other cause. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

09-14-2006, 11:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon Blue Eyes, it never ceases to amaze me how serious reefers are,

09-15-2006, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-15-2006, 08:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Need sump help for 265 gallon lol booze,,, __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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