My Algae Turf Scrubber

felixfish · 11/08/2011, 10:46 AM

I have created my ATS from a 29g sump tank threw the wall from my 55 gal tank. Thankfully there is the furnace room directly behind the DT. I have recently added a float valve auto top off hooked up to a 5 gal bucket. When I first started up my pumps, the baffles broke free so I've been running them without them. There is little to no micro bubbles so I've been going with it. I have cleaned off the turf screen twice now of dark high nutirents.

kcress · 11/08/2011, 01:54 PM

No splashing?

hawaiian_boi · 11/08/2011, 03:19 PM

the check valve you have i would check to see if there is a metal spring in there

felixfish · 11/08/2011, 03:57 PM

yes it splashes a bit. I've added splash gaurds up top to help around the lights. There is a metal pin that goes threw the float valve, but is out of the water.

Enjoy · 11/08/2011, 04:44 PM

I believe "hawaiian_boi" is talking about the check valve on your return line, right behind your tank. Typically the white PVC check valves have a metal spring inside. I would swap it out for a 100% plastic valve.

Really there should be no need for any check valves. Your sump should be able to handle the extra water when the power to your return pump is cut off. Check valves can fail, especially in salt water.

Other than that your ATS looks good.

11/08/2011, 03:19 PM	#3
hawaiian_boi undercover reefer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,218	the check valve you have i would check to see if there is a metal spring in there __________________ EDDIE WOULD GO Current Tank Info: 25 gallon lagoon. Apex controller. Ghl mitras 6100. Mp10 skimmerless triton method

11/08/2011, 04:44 PM	#5
Enjoy That's what she said.... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 2,477	I believe "hawaiian_boi" is talking about the check valve on your return line, right behind your tank. Typically the white PVC check valves have a metal spring inside. I would swap it out for a 100% plastic valve. Really there should be no need for any check valves. Your sump should be able to handle the extra water when the power to your return pump is cut off. Check valves can fail, especially in salt water. Other than that your ATS looks good. __________________ -Andrew IIII20 Current Tank Info: 48x30x20 Rimless

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11/08/2011, 01:54 PM	#2
kcress Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central California Coast. Posts: 5,383	No splashing?

11/08/2011, 03:57 PM	#4
felixfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sullivan, IN Posts: 69	yes it splashes a bit. I've added splash gaurds up top to help around the lights. There is a metal pin that goes threw the float valve, but is out of the water.