Coral Question - Need to lower water and turn off Sump system

dhanck · 05/08/2017, 05:53 AM

The tubing leading from my overflow to my sump had some leaks, so I needed to lower the water level and turn off the return pump. I need to let it dry to reapply the tubing and seal with silicone (extra precaution after a leak).

I have a couple soft corals in there, will they be okay? They were just transported here yesterday so they are still wilted over due to the transportation and trying to get reestablished.

I have a powerhead in the tank, so there is some flow, but all filtration is on the sump other than the live rock in tank.

Turbomark · 05/08/2017, 05:58 AM

If it's going to be down for Amy amount of time longer than an hour or two then I'd throw the heater in the display tank. Other than that you'll have zero issues.

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dhanck · 05/08/2017, 06:32 AM

Thank you, I appreciate the quick reply. I think it will be down most of the day as I am about to head into work.

I did move the heater up into the display tank.

mcgyvr · 05/08/2017, 06:46 AM

powerhead..check...
heater...check

The tank can last forever like that..

vhuang168 · 05/08/2017, 07:17 AM

Make sure the powerhead is agitating the surface of the water to help with gas exchange.

Or you can drop in an air stone and pump some air in.

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scooter31707 · 05/08/2017, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vhuang168

Make sure the powerhead is agitating the surface of the water to help with gas exchange.

Or you can drop in an air stone and pump some air in.

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I agree, causing you are also losing this with the skimmer being off-line.

dhanck · 05/08/2017, 07:12 PM

Just want to check, I applied some silicone to a drain pipe only a couple hours ago and want to give it more time to set.

I have two powerheads. One agitating the surface and one low and temp is hold co stand around 79.

Will this be okay for over a day? No fish in the tank, only live rock and corals.

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Turbomark · 05/10/2017, 07:52 AM

Yes. I've ran tanks with nothing more than live rock, circulation, and weekly water changes for years.

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heathlindner25 · 05/10/2017, 02:00 PM

Don't let your sump sit stagnant either.

05/08/2017, 05:53 AM	#1
dhanck Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 44	Coral Question - Need to lower water and turn off Sump system The tubing leading from my overflow to my sump had some leaks, so I needed to lower the water level and turn off the return pump. I need to let it dry to reapply the tubing and seal with silicone (extra precaution after a leak). I have a couple soft corals in there, will they be okay? They were just transported here yesterday so they are still wilted over due to the transportation and trying to get reestablished. I have a powerhead in the tank, so there is some flow, but all filtration is on the sump other than the live rock in tank.

05/08/2017, 06:46 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	powerhead..check... heater...check The tank can last forever like that.. __________________ Who me?

05/08/2017, 07:17 AM	#5
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Make sure the powerhead is agitating the surface of the water to help with gas exchange. Or you can drop in an air stone and pump some air in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

05/08/2017, 05:58 AM	#2
Turbomark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 81	If it's going to be down for Amy amount of time longer than an hour or two then I'd throw the heater in the display tank. Other than that you'll have zero issues. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

05/08/2017, 06:32 AM	#3
dhanck Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 44	Thank you, I appreciate the quick reply. I think it will be down most of the day as I am about to head into work. I did move the heater up into the display tank.

05/08/2017, 07:12 PM	#7
dhanck Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 44	Just want to check, I applied some silicone to a drain pipe only a couple hours ago and want to give it more time to set. I have two powerheads. One agitating the surface and one low and temp is hold co stand around 79. Will this be okay for over a day? No fish in the tank, only live rock and corals. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

05/10/2017, 07:52 AM	#8
Turbomark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 81	Yes. I've ran tanks with nothing more than live rock, circulation, and weekly water changes for years. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

05/10/2017, 02:00 PM	#9
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	Don't let your sump sit stagnant either.