OP's on high flow rates thru the sump

cracker · 01-24-2006, 10:18 PM

I'm looking for those who have experimented with lots of flow thru their sumps.Just wondering if they liked the results or didn't and went to a slow flow rate and why. I'm running around 1,100gph thru my sump rite now. I'ts setup is simple anough. Two separate corner overflows feed the sump.The left feeds a bare bottom refuguim, 21 By 16 with 12"of water ,lighted and a cheato ball only. The right side feeds A compartment just big anough for an ASM G4-X skimmer.This is about 16 by 16 with 9" of water.The center return section 24 by 16 with 9" of water.A MAg 36 returns thru a Calfo style ring to this 200 gl tank.I run a sock on the ref output and raw water to the skimmer.Iv'e seen a marked increase in real nasty skimmate by feeding raw water here.I do have a slight probs with micro bubbles.,but like the results so far. I get good in tank current without additional ph's and specially electricity! I blew the pict and will get one posted in just a bit. Thanks for any opinions,ideas or questions. I'm new in the neighborhood and think this site is

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Woodstock · 01-25-2006, 07:50 AM

Cool sump! I can't say that I prefer high or low sump flow... I've only had the 'recommended' flow amount running through mine..

Yarr · 01-25-2006, 08:16 AM

the flow through my sump will be quite extrme aswell. will be very intersted to see how it all goes to be honest.. but im sure i will get over it

cracker · 01-25-2006, 11:59 AM

Thanks WoodStock I'm rather proud of my HD brand sump.Most of my setup is DIY. Iv'e read just anough about flow rates to know both ways make sense. Of course it all depends! One thing I am sure of is there are lots of different OP's on everything involving Marine Aquariums.
Yarr, What's up with your current project? How far along are You? I understand there is a huge LFS downunder What's the name? OH YA The Great Barrier Reef! Wouldn't that be nice.

01-24-2006, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	OP's on high flow rates thru the sump I'm looking for those who have experimented with lots of flow thru their sumps.Just wondering if they liked the results or didn't and went to a slow flow rate and why. I'm running around 1,100gph thru my sump rite now. I'ts setup is simple anough. Two separate corner overflows feed the sump.The left feeds a bare bottom refuguim, 21 By 16 with 12"of water ,lighted and a cheato ball only. The right side feeds A compartment just big anough for an ASM G4-X skimmer.This is about 16 by 16 with 9" of water.The center return section 24 by 16 with 9" of water.A MAg 36 returns thru a Calfo style ring to this 200 gl tank.I run a sock on the ref output and raw water to the skimmer.Iv'e seen a marked increase in real nasty skimmate by feeding raw water here.I do have a slight probs with micro bubbles.,but like the results so far. I get good in tank current without additional ph's and specially electricity! I blew the pict and will get one posted in just a bit. Thanks for any opinions,ideas or questions. I'm new in the neighborhood and think this site is Yup! It's made of plywood

01-25-2006, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OP's on high flow rates thru the sump Cool sump! I can't say that I prefer high or low sump flow... I've only had the 'recommended' flow amount running through mine.. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-25-2006, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OP's on high flow rates thru the sump the flow through my sump will be quite extrme aswell. will be very intersted to see how it all goes to be honest.. but im sure i will get over it __________________ updating

01-25-2006, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OP's on high flow rates thru the sump Thanks WoodStock I'm rather proud of my HD brand sump.Most of my setup is DIY. Iv'e read just anough about flow rates to know both ways make sense. Of course it all depends! One thing I am sure of is there are lots of different OP's on everything involving Marine Aquariums. Yarr, What's up with your current project? How far along are You? I understand there is a huge LFS downunder What's the name? OH YA The Great Barrier Reef! Wouldn't that be nice.

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