New tank set up. Any changes

Kona26 · 07/03/2013, 01:28 PM

hello all....so I am done setting up my 120g dt and wanted to see if I need to change anything. Would love all the feed back I can get.

MelloW33 · 07/03/2013, 01:46 PM

Are there any baffles in your sump to keep a constant level for your skimmer?

You should consider plumbing with pvc so you can keep some of the area clear for maintenance.

Consider adding more live rock.

TomTheWicked · 07/03/2013, 03:10 PM

Also, judging by the way the hardwood floor is running (the grain usually runs perpendicular to the joists) are you sure your tank is positioned so that it sits across the floor joists?

Of course, none of that matters if you're on concrete, but I just thought I'd ask.

Donkeykong · 07/03/2013, 04:30 PM

Is the sump just one big section? If so you might look into setting up sections for bubble traps and to ensure water level for skimmer. Also could section off an area for a refugium.

tallball158 · 07/03/2013, 06:05 PM

+1 without baffles you might get some micro bubbles in your DT from the filter sock.

Kona26 · 07/03/2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelloW33

Are there any baffles in your sump to keep a constant level for your skimmer?

You should consider plumbing with pvc so you can keep some of the area clear for maintenance.

Consider adding more live rock.

Yeah I just went and picked up about 15lbs more live rock. I am working on cleaning up the underbelly of the tank.

Kona26 · 07/03/2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donkeykong

Is the sump just one big section? If so you might look into setting up sections for bubble traps and to ensure water level for skimmer. Also could section off an area for a refugium.

Yeah just one section. I am using a 55g tank. I am having a issue with water lvl for the skimmer. Should I make a section right at the water lvl w/the water passing between..? This is my first sump..and the guy I got if from said it would be cheaper to just use a tank.

Kona26 · 07/03/2013, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelloW33

Are there any baffles in your sump to keep a constant level for your skimmer?

You should consider plumbing with pvc so you can keep some of the area clear for maintenance.

Consider adding more live rock.

Yah I just got some more rock. But the plumming will have to stay...unless I drain the tank. I am going to pin up the cords and try and put the hoses back if I can.

I dont have baffles ..I am not sure how to set them up in the sump...it sounds like that is going to be my next thing to do...I am having skimmer problems with the lowering of water in my sump

Kona26 · 07/03/2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donkeykong

Is the sump just one big section? If so you might look into setting up sections for bubble traps and to ensure water level for skimmer. Also could section off an area for a refugium.

I am new to having a sump and the guy I got the tank from said that I would not need a refugium...? So I haven't looked into getting one or what the reason for having one is. It looks like I have a bit of room in the sump to change it up.

07/03/2013, 01:46 PM	#2
MelloW33 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 591	Are there any baffles in your sump to keep a constant level for your skimmer? You should consider plumbing with pvc so you can keep some of the area clear for maintenance. Consider adding more live rock. __________________ Mark

07/03/2013, 03:10 PM	#3
TomTheWicked Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Frednecksburg, VA Posts: 170	Also, judging by the way the hardwood floor is running (the grain usually runs perpendicular to the joists) are you sure your tank is positioned so that it sits across the floor joists? Of course, none of that matters if you're on concrete, but I just thought I'd ask. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is" Current Tank Info: 40B w/20G sump, custom stand

07/03/2013, 04:30 PM	#4
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	Is the sump just one big section? If so you might look into setting up sections for bubble traps and to ensure water level for skimmer. Also could section off an area for a refugium.

07/03/2013, 06:05 PM	#5
tallball158 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 456	+1 without baffles you might get some micro bubbles in your DT from the filter sock.