turn a wet dry to a sump

baldomero · 12/04/2007, 05:11 PM

how do i convert my wet dry to a sump?

Capt_Cully · 12/04/2007, 05:14 PM

it can be very easy depending on the actual container/tank size. You got any pics or know what model it is?

Usually it just involves taking out the sponge and bioballs if you use them. Then you add a series of baffles to create compartments for water to flow thru. If it's big enough people make a skimmer compartment, a refugium, and a return compartment.

Do you have a submersible skimmer or hang on or external. Do you have a return pump, or one in mind? Again, submersible or external?

WaterKeeper · 12/04/2007, 05:51 PM

I agree. Just remove the filter media and, Presto, you now have a sump.

baldomero · 12/04/2007, 10:07 PM

i have a hang on skimmer dont know the name of the wet dry but its 4 a 90 gallon, if i remove the filter media all the dirt and stuff my filter picks up will go back in my tank.

vito is hooked · 12/05/2007, 07:39 AM

I just started doing the same thing. remove balls SLOWLY about a HANDFULL a day till there gone. keep a sponge somewhere to catch debris from going back into tank

conjuay · 12/05/2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Capt_Cully
it can be very easy depending on the actual container/tank size. You got any pics or know what model it is?

Usually it just involves taking out the sponge and bioballs if you use them. Then you add a series of baffles to create compartments for water to flow thru. If it's big enough people make a skimmer compartment, a refugium, and a return compartment.

My wet/dry only holds four inches of water when running, and about twice that when the power is off.
If you start adding baffles and make deeper compartments, make SURE you leave enough room at the top for the extra tank water when the system is powered down!

baldomero · 12/05/2007, 10:43 AM

so then why are the bio balls in a wet dry period, can i just let it run with no bioballs.and only my filter pad,remember ive necer had a problem with my tank and nitrates

12/04/2007, 05:11 PM	#1
baldomero Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: aguada,puerto rico Posts: 902	turn a wet dry to a sump how do i convert my wet dry to a sump?

12/04/2007, 05:14 PM	#2
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	it can be very easy depending on the actual container/tank size. You got any pics or know what model it is? Usually it just involves taking out the sponge and bioballs if you use them. Then you add a series of baffles to create compartments for water to flow thru. If it's big enough people make a skimmer compartment, a refugium, and a return compartment. Do you have a submersible skimmer or hang on or external. Do you have a return pump, or one in mind? Again, submersible or external? __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

12/04/2007, 05:51 PM	#3
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	I agree. Just remove the filter media and, Presto, you now have a sump. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

12/05/2007, 07:39 AM	#5
vito is hooked Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Charlotte FL Posts: 845	I just started doing the same thing. remove balls SLOWLY about a HANDFULL a day till there gone. keep a sponge somewhere to catch debris from going back into tank __________________ IT'S THE SAME THING-ONLY DIFFERENT Current Tank Info: 300gal with 180gal Ref/Sump M/H lighting 2-175 watt 10.000 K 3 150watt 15.000 K 8 blue actinics 4 Purple OCTOPUS Extreme-X200 Skimmer Max Flow 4200gph Return

12/04/2007, 10:07 PM	#4
baldomero Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: aguada,puerto rico Posts: 902	i have a hang on skimmer dont know the name of the wet dry but its 4 a 90 gallon, if i remove the filter media all the dirt and stuff my filter picks up will go back in my tank.

12/05/2007, 10:43 AM	#7
baldomero Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: aguada,puerto rico Posts: 902	so then why are the bio balls in a wet dry period, can i just let it run with no bioballs.and only my filter pad,remember ive necer had a problem with my tank and nitrates