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11/11/2013, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Destin, Florida
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How long can I leave my sump unattached?
Im cleaning and redoing my sump. How long can i leave it unattached from the aquarium? I only have 2 fish and some clean up crew in a 55 gallon. Well established tank.
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11/11/2013, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Delton, MI
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as long as your tank has heat, source of air and current you should be fine. i actually had a sump break and mine ran on just the heater air stone and circ pump for about 4 or so days. the water got a little gross with no filtration on it but i didn't lose anyone .
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11/11/2013, 06:42 PM
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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If I were you, I would order all the parts and supplies you need first to redo the sump as to minimize downtime but if you have to, 4-5 days should be alright.
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- Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD |
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11/11/2013, 08:24 PM
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Location: Destin, Florida
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Awesome okay thanks. Ill make sure i put the heater and a airstone in it.
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