New and need some help

Cozwey · 06/24/2013, 11:52 AM

We have 46g bow front with a 20g sump. We are 1 week into the first cycle ever and have several questions. I am running the protein skimmer and all 4 of our circulation pumps(2x 850's and 2x 240's as I read more is better).
We have what looks like a lot of air in the main viewing tank and also air bubbles rumble up into the sump from the overflow box. we have roughly 45-50 lbs of live rock and 3-4 inches of live sand. I think we are on the right track but still a little overwhelmed. So far no change in the ammonia or anything really. Any advise would be helpful.

t00lfan · 06/24/2013, 12:31 PM

What kind of water are you using? And yes keep skimmer on and flow will help speed up process. That rumble can be fixed many ways but it is hard to say without seeing it and also sometimes you need to try some different methods, ex. a filter sock, extra plumbing, ball valve. I know I put another 90 degree elbow to slow it down however some bubbles are not a bad thing unless you want to cut the noise.

Cozwey · 06/24/2013, 01:10 PM

Sorry I am just figuring out RC and missed letting you know all the proper info. We have an RO/DI filter system and have been making water for what seams like days lol. I purchased the tank used and the PVC plumbing off the return was leaking. right now I have a 90 slip coming right off the bulkhead on the overflow box. I intend to redo this with pvc. Should be able to come straight down and then use 2x45's to drop into the sump. Would it be wise to install a quarter turn valve here to adjust the flow?
Noise is an issue but I think it has more to do with keeping the correct amount of water in the system. I am still working out what is the right amount, meaning min and max water levels.

Cozwey · 06/24/2013, 01:26 PM

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Cozwey · 06/24/2013, 01:29 PM

This might help. 46g bow front, 20 g sump, Eshopps ps-300 overflow, 45-50 lbs live rock, 3-4 inch live sand, 2x850 & 2x 240 Hydor circ pumps, 600gph return pump pvc plumbed with quarter turn valve, SWC 120 cone protein skimmer, RO/DI water filter system, 2xT5 lamps 10,000k white and 420-460mn blue

06/24/2013, 11:52 AM	#1
Cozwey Go Canada!!!! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 363 Blog Entries: 1	New and need some help We have 46g bow front with a 20g sump. We are 1 week into the first cycle ever and have several questions. I am running the protein skimmer and all 4 of our circulation pumps(2x 850's and 2x 240's as I read more is better). We have what looks like a lot of air in the main viewing tank and also air bubbles rumble up into the sump from the overflow box. we have roughly 45-50 lbs of live rock and 3-4 inches of live sand. I think we are on the right track but still a little overwhelmed. So far no change in the ammonia or anything really. Any advise would be helpful.

06/24/2013, 12:31 PM	#2
t00lfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 149	What kind of water are you using? And yes keep skimmer on and flow will help speed up process. That rumble can be fixed many ways but it is hard to say without seeing it and also sometimes you need to try some different methods, ex. a filter sock, extra plumbing, ball valve. I know I put another 90 degree elbow to slow it down however some bubbles are not a bad thing unless you want to cut the noise. __________________ Ocellaris are clowns, and so are people. Current Tank Info: 90 gal. mixed reef tank (SPS, softies, LPS,3 Clams)with 10 gallon fuge and 30 gallon sump. Lighting 2 250 MH 20k radiums with 4 t5 HO ATI(1actinic 1purple and blueplus)

06/24/2013, 01:26 PM	#4
Cozwey Go Canada!!!! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 363 Blog Entries: 1	test Last edited by Cozwey; 06/24/2013 at 01:26 PM. Reason: test

06/24/2013, 01:10 PM	#3
Cozwey Go Canada!!!! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 363 Blog Entries: 1	Sorry I am just figuring out RC and missed letting you know all the proper info. We have an RO/DI filter system and have been making water for what seams like days lol. I purchased the tank used and the PVC plumbing off the return was leaking. right now I have a 90 slip coming right off the bulkhead on the overflow box. I intend to redo this with pvc. Should be able to come straight down and then use 2x45's to drop into the sump. Would it be wise to install a quarter turn valve here to adjust the flow? Noise is an issue but I think it has more to do with keeping the correct amount of water in the system. I am still working out what is the right amount, meaning min and max water levels.

06/24/2013, 01:29 PM	#5
Cozwey Go Canada!!!! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 363 Blog Entries: 1	This might help. 46g bow front, 20 g sump, Eshopps ps-300 overflow, 45-50 lbs live rock, 3-4 inch live sand, 2x850 & 2x 240 Hydor circ pumps, 600gph return pump pvc plumbed with quarter turn valve, SWC 120 cone protein skimmer, RO/DI water filter system, 2xT5 lamps 10,000k white and 420-460mn blue