Greeting reefers,
I have the classic "Im going on vacation" dilema. 75 gal mixed reef with overflow box and sump below. Normally I'd be fine, but the last 4 weeks I've had an issue with my drain to sump slowing down, causing a major ATO overfill. Im Not OK leaving this for 5 days. No options for a tank sitter so....my plan is to take my sump offline. ATO will fill directly into tank instead of sump. There is plenty of flow in the tank without return flow...2 gyres, 3 large random wave makers. I also may dial lights down just a touch. Upon return, I will flush clean the sump as I'm sure 5 days the still water will be nasty. FWIW, a new Waterbox setup is arriving early November to replace this outdated overflow style. I hate it haha Just didnt want to do all of that right before leaving. Am I crazy? Thanks!
I have the classic "Im going on vacation" dilema. 75 gal mixed reef with overflow box and sump below. Normally I'd be fine, but the last 4 weeks I've had an issue with my drain to sump slowing down, causing a major ATO overfill. Im Not OK leaving this for 5 days. No options for a tank sitter so....my plan is to take my sump offline. ATO will fill directly into tank instead of sump. There is plenty of flow in the tank without return flow...2 gyres, 3 large random wave makers. I also may dial lights down just a touch. Upon return, I will flush clean the sump as I'm sure 5 days the still water will be nasty. FWIW, a new Waterbox setup is arriving early November to replace this outdated overflow style. I hate it haha Just didnt want to do all of that right before leaving. Am I crazy? Thanks!