sump question

elabar · 04/02/2011, 05:24 PM

I am almost finished with my sump and the last thing to do is size up my supply line going to my sump and thats where my question is. How deep should I have my pipe go into my sump, all the way down or half way down or at the top?

JoeRonda · 04/02/2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by elabar

I am almost finished with my sump and the last thing to do is size up my supply line going to my sump and thats where my question is. How deep should I have my pipe go into my sump, all the way down or half way down or at the top?

Have it go almost all the way to the bottom, but not quite. Like 3 inches from the bottom. You definitely want your drain pipe/hose below the water level of your drain compartment for noise suppression. Also, I like to cut a 45 degree angle at the bottom of the pipe, It looks more manufactured. Hope this helps!

gonpostal · 04/02/2011, 06:52 PM

I respectfully disagree

IMO, it should only be an inch or two under the surface.

elabar · 04/02/2011, 07:50 PM

The way my chamber is set up i should have 6in of water in the chamber and the drain pipe would be about 4in from the bottom.

highhopes592003 · 04/02/2011, 08:57 PM

I dont mean to butt into your question but made me think is all. My supply line goes almost all the way to the bottom of the sump tank. I have a problem with micro bubbles and was wandering if maybe that was why you guys said it should be up farther.

Lynnmw1208 · 04/02/2011, 09:00 PM

both of mine go almost all the way down, about 3 inches off the bottom. no splashing noises.

04/02/2011, 05:24 PM	#1
elabar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 85	sump question I am almost finished with my sump and the last thing to do is size up my supply line going to my sump and thats where my question is. How deep should I have my pipe go into my sump, all the way down or half way down or at the top?

04/02/2011, 06:52 PM	#3
gonpostal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 550	I respectfully disagree IMO, it should only be an inch or two under the surface. __________________ Current tank: 40 breeder, 20 long sump, Eheim Compact+ 3000 return pump, Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT skimmer, 2x Koralia Evolution 600, Viparspectra T300 LEDs.

04/02/2011, 08:57 PM	#5
highhopes592003 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	I dont mean to butt into your question but made me think is all. My supply line goes almost all the way to the bottom of the sump tank. I have a problem with micro bubbles and was wandering if maybe that was why you guys said it should be up farther. __________________ 100 gallon tank,20 gallon sump,Canopy w/4x80 w T5s with 2 workhorse 7 Ballasts, Pan World 100PX-X 1270,Aqua Remora Pro with Mag,Rena Filstar xP,65 lb of Live Rock

04/02/2011, 09:00 PM	#6
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	both of mine go almost all the way down, about 3 inches off the bottom. no splashing noises. __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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04/02/2011, 07:50 PM	#4
elabar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 85	The way my chamber is set up i should have 6in of water in the chamber and the drain pipe would be about 4in from the bottom.