reef ready tank

fishyness · 10/23/2008, 10:41 AM

So what goes in the box inside the tank?

Don't be alarmed I'm not planning on starting anything for at least 6 mo so I can learn

Ty1e · 10/23/2008, 10:51 AM

I think the box you are reffering to is the overflow box which leads to the sump-"tank under the main display tank, built for your filter equipment and other treatment related items"

All an over flow box does is remove the top surface of the water directing it in to the sump for treament. Thats where your protin skimmer will be as well as your heaters and return pump etc....

brayden · 10/23/2008, 10:59 AM

You should find a hole in the back or bottom of the glass inside the box. The only thing you may want to look into putting inside the box is a durso standpipe. You probably don't know what that is, so if you google "durso standpipe" You will see what I am talking about. It will majorly reduce the noise level of your tank.

fishyness · 10/23/2008, 11:06 AM

So the skimmer doesn't go in the sump? Nothing does? I have already been told to get the bioballs out.

Thanks for the help

fishyness · 10/23/2008, 11:12 AM

Just reread your post TY1
That stuff goes in the sump.
Sorry misunderstood.

brayden · 10/23/2008, 11:13 AM

The skimmer goes in the sump. If you are doing a reef then take the bio balls out. Make sure you have some sort of sponge or filter sock to grab the big stuff in your sump before the skimmer section. You can also put the heater in your tank or in the sump. You will want to read the temperature from your tank even if you put the heater in the sump. The only thing that goes in the box that you were talking about which sounds like an overflow box, would be the standpipe.

kzickovich · 10/23/2008, 11:13 AM

there are skimmers that hang on the tank, go into the sump. and external skimmers. All the equipment that you don't want in your DT (display tank) can go into the sump eg. heaters, controllers, and skimmer are just a few. Yes take the bioballs out of the sump now they will just cause nitrate issues later.

rad3dad · 10/23/2008, 11:13 AM

Yes, the skimmer/heater/equipment goes in the sump to keep it out of sight of the main display tank.
The box in the tank you referred to is the overflow, the sump is the other tank/container that connects to the main tank from the hole behind the overflow.

fishyness · 10/23/2008, 11:19 AM

Thanks alot
Getting it!!!

10/23/2008, 10:41 AM	#1
fishyness Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 219	reef ready tank So what goes in the box inside the tank? Don't be alarmed I'm not planning on starting anything for at least 6 mo so I can learn __________________ fish happens Current Tank Info: 120 reef w/basement sump

10/23/2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Ty1e Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 620	I think the box you are reffering to is the overflow box which leads to the sump-"tank under the main display tank, built for your filter equipment and other treatment related items" All an over flow box does is remove the top surface of the water directing it in to the sump for treament. Thats where your protin skimmer will be as well as your heaters and return pump etc.... __________________ Tyson. Current Tank Info: 70 gal rimless

10/23/2008, 11:06 AM	#4
fishyness Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 219	So the skimmer doesn't go in the sump? Nothing does? I have already been told to get the bioballs out. Thanks for the help __________________ fish happens Current Tank Info: 120 reef w/basement sump

10/23/2008, 11:12 AM	#5
fishyness Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 219	Just reread your post TY1 That stuff goes in the sump. Sorry misunderstood. __________________ fish happens Current Tank Info: 120 reef w/basement sump

10/23/2008, 11:13 AM	#7
kzickovich Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zion Il Posts: 959	there are skimmers that hang on the tank, go into the sump. and external skimmers. All the equipment that you don't want in your DT (display tank) can go into the sump eg. heaters, controllers, and skimmer are just a few. Yes take the bioballs out of the sump now they will just cause nitrate issues later. __________________ Ken Current Tank Info: 90 Gal mixed reef 55 Gallon basement pump up Sump 25 Gal fuge 2 Mp40 DIY led light fixture Bubble King Mini 200 Gen2 skimmer BRS Duel reactor

10/23/2008, 10:59 AM	#3
brayden Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SanDiego Posts: 438	You should find a hole in the back or bottom of the glass inside the box. The only thing you may want to look into putting inside the box is a durso standpipe. You probably don't know what that is, so if you google "durso standpipe" You will see what I am talking about. It will majorly reduce the noise level of your tank.

10/23/2008, 11:13 AM	#8
rad3dad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 175	Yes, the skimmer/heater/equipment goes in the sump to keep it out of sight of the main display tank. The box in the tank you referred to is the overflow, the sump is the other tank/container that connects to the main tank from the hole behind the overflow. __________________ The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.

10/23/2008, 11:19 AM	#9
fishyness Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 219	Thanks alot Getting it!!! __________________ fish happens Current Tank Info: 120 reef w/basement sump