Setting up a 72 Bow front with an ADV-100

Gto Joe · 08/28/2016, 11:48 AM

I am graduating from a 20 long to a 72 Bow Front.

Here is a list of what I have.

72g Bowfront drilled
ADV-100 Eco
psk_100 skimmer
and an Aqua-Mag 1200GPM pump

So far I have 4 bags of live sand installed and mixed my Reef Salt seperately and filled the tank. So far all my water peramiters are stable and looking good.

The problem I am having is in the tank is loud. It sounds a lot like my GTO when its Idling. In the overflow plumbing there is a gurgling sound that increases when I put the lid on the tank.

The next issue is I watched a video of my ADV-100 running and the only sound you hear in the video is a slight trickle. Mine sounds like its at a college Kegger and everyone is doing keg stands. I noticed that the hose from the drain bounces constantly though I am not sure why. I am curious if I may have to strong of a pump and its pushing too much water back into the tank. I have noticed that the sand on 1 side of the tank is being blown away from the glass and staring to build up a sand bar.

Another issue I am having is bubbles. My tank is full of micro bubbles. I have tried running with and without the Skimmer running. When I look at the hose from the pump it is clear and you can not see any bubbles. I also do not have any bubbles in the pump compartment. But they are blowing out the end of the heads in vortexes.

I could go on and on, but will go further later. I followed all the instructions I had with the equipment. Been stalking this forum for ideas and tried a few. But finally admit defeat and joined for real insight.

Thanks everyone

08/28/2016, 11:48 AM	#1
Gto Joe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 2	Setting up a 72 Bow front with an ADV-100 I am graduating from a 20 long to a 72 Bow Front. Here is a list of what I have. 72g Bowfront drilled ADV-100 Eco psk_100 skimmer and an Aqua-Mag 1200GPM pump So far I have 4 bags of live sand installed and mixed my Reef Salt seperately and filled the tank. So far all my water peramiters are stable and looking good. The problem I am having is in the tank is loud. It sounds a lot like my GTO when its Idling. In the overflow plumbing there is a gurgling sound that increases when I put the lid on the tank. The next issue is I watched a video of my ADV-100 running and the only sound you hear in the video is a slight trickle. Mine sounds like its at a college Kegger and everyone is doing keg stands. I noticed that the hose from the drain bounces constantly though I am not sure why. I am curious if I may have to strong of a pump and its pushing too much water back into the tank. I have noticed that the sand on 1 side of the tank is being blown away from the glass and staring to build up a sand bar. Another issue I am having is bubbles. My tank is full of micro bubbles. I have tried running with and without the Skimmer running. When I look at the hose from the pump it is clear and you can not see any bubbles. I also do not have any bubbles in the pump compartment. But they are blowing out the end of the heads in vortexes. I could go on and on, but will go further later. I followed all the instructions I had with the equipment. Been stalking this forum for ideas and tried a few. But finally admit defeat and joined for real insight. Thanks everyone