Lost Again !!!!!!!!!!!

[chuck116]

Well I finally got my new ASM G4 PLUS skimmer and PAN WORLD 200 pump install and functional tonight on my perfecto 180rr , im very excited. The bad news is that the pump almost drains the modified sump / refugium its a proclear 4 that I have, and the flow creates alot of micro bubbles unless I close the ball valve quite a bit. and the amount of noise comming from the tank discharge is almost amazing. I previously had a mag 12 and current skimmer on the system,with alot less flow but no problems.The reason for the upgrade is that I want to start of with some basic corals but new I needed more flow. One of my many questions is, is there anything that I can do so I can run the system all out and keep enough water for the pump to run and not have a ton of bubbles ? Or do I need a new sump / refugium ? ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS IS APPRECIATED . :cursin: :cursin: :cursin:

 

[prow]

you need a new sump/refugium or a smaller pump. FYI; you dont need all or most of your flow going through the sump.

 

[BigAl07]

I agree with prow. also you may need to evaluate your "Bubble Trap" designs.

You're not trying to push the whole tank's volume through the skimmer are you?

 

[chuck116]

Ok thanks ... any suggestions for a sump with refugium for a 180rr ??? I increased the flow for the recommended turnover to keep corals. I also have additional flow from koralias in the tank. I was informed the previous flow was not enough to keep corals happy.

 

[chuck116]

You guys are right there are very few traps for bubbles. looks like its time for a new sump/ fuge any good DIY plans you would suggest ??

 

[Reddog170]

There is a thread in the DIY section for building a sump/refugium that I used to great avail. I am using an old 55 gallon tank for my sump refugium. Good luck and keep us posted, Shaun

 

[prow]

i have three different DIY sumps/refugiums i built in my chronicle and clamicle you can look at.