How to set up my sump...???

Tank Newb · 03/18/2016, 08:06 PM

I have a 55 gal tank that I changed over from a freshwater to a saltwater. It is about 8 months old, and I have had algae problems. I kept the over the edge hanging filter because the people at the saltwater tank store told me it would work... but I don't think it is!
I have the right amount of live rock, and the right amount of live sand... I have a clean up crew of peppermint shrimp, emerald crabs, and turbo snails. I have also added pajama bottom cardinals. A few soft corals as well, such as mushrooms and feather duster.
I want to change the filtration out to a sump. I purchased this sump here:
ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036S1FQG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Along with a pump and a tube return. What I don't understand is, how is the water suppose to be pumped out of the tank to go into the sump??
I am totally new to this, and have been dependent on the advice from the saltwater store (Which is 60 miles away). Please, I need help. How do I hook this up and get it working?
Thanks!

Sk8r · 03/19/2016, 09:46 AM

You need a downflow box. Some are installed with a drilled tank. Some are hang on back [hob.] http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe...overflows.html

03/18/2016, 08:06 PM	#1
Tank Newb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 6	How to set up my sump...??? I have a 55 gal tank that I changed over from a freshwater to a saltwater. It is about 8 months old, and I have had algae problems. I kept the over the edge hanging filter because the people at the saltwater tank store told me it would work... but I don't think it is! I have the right amount of live rock, and the right amount of live sand... I have a clean up crew of peppermint shrimp, emerald crabs, and turbo snails. I have also added pajama bottom cardinals. A few soft corals as well, such as mushrooms and feather duster. I want to change the filtration out to a sump. I purchased this sump here: ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036S1FQG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Along with a pump and a tube return. What I don't understand is, how is the water suppose to be pumped out of the tank to go into the sump?? I am totally new to this, and have been dependent on the advice from the saltwater store (Which is 60 miles away). Please, I need help. How do I hook this up and get it working? Thanks!

03/19/2016, 09:46 AM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	You need a downflow box. Some are installed with a drilled tank. Some are hang on back [hob.] http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe...overflows.html __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.