my upgrade journal/journey

[tbrown]

They're not plumbed together, right? Two separate return lines going up and into the tank?

 

[UncommonSense]

ok. ill try to absorb that. lol. they are the neptune pumps

In other words, you might be pushing more water than your drain can handle so some water is going through the emergency drain.

what he said!

Try turning the pumps way down, maybe 30-40% power on each!

Neptune pumps are either going to be a Cor-15 (1,500gph) or Cor-20 (2,000gph)… 1” pipe is only good for roughly 1,000gph!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

thats how it was on my old tank. so im trying to figure out this whole set up. yes they are plumbed separately

 

[UncommonSense]

They're not plumbed together, right? Two separate return lines going up and into the tank?

Yup, dual separated returns, dual pumps for redundancy!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i think he had said they are cor 20

 

[UncommonSense]

thats how it was on my old tank. so im trying to figure out this whole set up. yes they are plumbed separately

See the white reducing bushing after the valve here? That’s what’s restricting flow!

You could replace the gate valve (bushing is glued in to it) and downstream plumbing to be 1.5”, but 3,000-4,000gph sump turnover is a bit overkill for this tank!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

will tackle it tomorrow. ready to hit the sack. thanks guys!! i really appreciate your help!!

 

[UncommonSense]

will tackle it tomorrow. ready to hit the sack. thanks guys!! i really appreciate your help!!

Maybe turn one return pump off for the night at least?

—You’re pushing your drains to the limits right now, the bean animal overflow is the only thing saving the house from flooding!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

now we're talking quiet!!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

ok @VintageReefer can i pull you in here for your expertise? i think some of my torches didnt appreciate the tank transfer and 1 for sure has what looks like bjd. i pulled it and have it soaking in the joker concoction. gently basted off the goo. for sure one head is gone. not sure about the other one. should i treat the whole tank?

 

[VintageReefer]

ok @VintageReefer can i pull you in here for your expertise? i think some of my torches didnt appreciate the tank transfer and 1 for sure has what looks like bjd. i pulled it and have it soaking in the joker concoction. gently basted off the goo. for sure one head is gone. not sure about the other one. should i treat the whole tank?

If the one head is completely dead and has been cleaned out with an antibacterial dip, such as the Joker dip, I would then seal that head with superglue to prevent bacteria from getting in their infecting the other torch

also regarding flow through the sump I aim for a speed of 2 to 3X the display gallons, that’s it

 

[smitten with ocean life]

well that was fast. lost both heads.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

how long can corals go without lights? im having nothing but grief trying to get these lights mounted

 

[UncommonSense]

how long can corals go without lights? im having nothing but grief trying to get these lights mounted

At least a few days… could you do something “quick and dirty” just to get at least a light or two running safely?

 

[smitten with ocean life]

its been a few days already im trying to figure something out. just scared of these expensive lights falling into the tank!

 

[UncommonSense]

its been a few days already im trying to figure something out. just scared of these expensive lights falling into the tank!

Pics of what you’re working with?

 

[smitten with ocean life]

got it! had to think simpler! fishing line!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

@kevgib67 can you help me when you get up?? another torch is down with bjd.

 

[kevgib67]

@kevgib67 can you help me when you get up?? another torch is down with bjd.

I’m up, let me know what you need when you are awake.

 

[tharbin]

@kevgib67 can you help me when you get up?? another torch is down with bjd.

Jill, I've got some Cipro sitting on my shelf if you need it.