is this sump good DIY PIC

vasylr · 04/02/2009, 07:40 PM

I just want to know if ths set up will be any good for 75g.

this is 15g i think? sorry will have to take some mesurments

turretdr · 04/02/2009, 07:59 PM

Looks OK, you might want to make the baffle between the macro-algae section and the return the same height as the opposing side to even out the flow through both sides. But, it could be I am thinking about it wrong.

vasylr · 04/02/2009, 08:02 PM

how can i stop bubbles from forming from return pipes?

turretdr · 04/02/2009, 08:36 PM

Make sure that the return lines are not sucking any air. Try to be sure that all bubbles have had a chance to pop before getting to the return pump. Other wise, I'm not sure I understand your question.

vasylr · 04/02/2009, 08:40 PM

oh let me correct you, i get no bubbles back to the tank but i have bubble comming through return to the sump. or maybe that is just the way it suppose to be.

By the way My return pipes are in water and not running through a sock, i tried the sock and it makes splashing sound so i just ran the pipe into the water, and now i get little tiny bobbles popping in the cabinen, for now it is nothing but i notices when the bubbles pop they spray around i am worried about my new painted wall

Whys · 04/02/2009, 10:21 PM

Why do you want rubels in your sump? Gold coins would be more innert and safer from inflation.

You really don't want a waterfall after the last bubble-trap baffel. The waterline of your return compartment should be level with your bubble-trap.

I also find it's best to avoid acute angles. It starts to trap things and can be harder to clean.

Otherwise, looks fine.

PAZE · 04/03/2009, 06:48 AM

Your bubble trap is fine, just lift it up a inch off the bottom so the water flows under it, add one trap in the skimmer area aswell same way a inch off bottom, try to get your glass cut a little smaller then the inside of the sump so adding silcone is easyer, and the galss sits straighter, other then that you have the exact sump I have, good luck

Paul

vasylr · 04/03/2009, 10:47 AM

good to hear i am running it now, empty for now, just added some sand.

04/02/2009, 07:40 PM	#1
vasylr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 26	is this sump good DIY PIC I just want to know if ths set up will be any good for 75g. this is 15g i think? sorry will have to take some mesurments

04/02/2009, 07:59 PM	#2
turretdr I want to play a game Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 296	Looks OK, you might want to make the baffle between the macro-algae section and the return the same height as the opposing side to even out the flow through both sides. But, it could be I am thinking about it wrong. __________________ NO REGRETS.Every decision we make is based on current knowledge. NO REGRETS.

04/02/2009, 08:36 PM	#4
turretdr I want to play a game Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 296	Make sure that the return lines are not sucking any air. Try to be sure that all bubbles have had a chance to pop before getting to the return pump. Other wise, I'm not sure I understand your question. __________________ NO REGRETS.Every decision we make is based on current knowledge. NO REGRETS.

04/02/2009, 08:02 PM	#3
vasylr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 26	how can i stop bubbles from forming from return pipes?

04/02/2009, 08:40 PM	#5
vasylr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 26	oh let me correct you, i get no bubbles back to the tank but i have bubble comming through return to the sump. or maybe that is just the way it suppose to be. By the way My return pipes are in water and not running through a sock, i tried the sock and it makes splashing sound so i just ran the pipe into the water, and now i get little tiny bobbles popping in the cabinen, for now it is nothing but i notices when the bubbles pop they spray around i am worried about my new painted wall

04/02/2009, 10:21 PM	#6
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Why do you want rubels in your sump? Gold coins would be more innert and safer from inflation. You really don't want a waterfall after the last bubble-trap baffel. The waterline of your return compartment should be level with your bubble-trap. I also find it's best to avoid acute angles. It starts to trap things and can be harder to clean. Otherwise, looks fine.

04/03/2009, 06:48 AM	#7
PAZE Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224	Your bubble trap is fine, just lift it up a inch off the bottom so the water flows under it, add one trap in the skimmer area aswell same way a inch off bottom, try to get your glass cut a little smaller then the inside of the sump so adding silcone is easyer, and the galss sits straighter, other then that you have the exact sump I have, good luck Paul

04/03/2009, 10:47 AM	#8
vasylr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 26	good to hear i am running it now, empty for now, just added some sand.