Mar 3, 2026 #1 DEE’S reef Well-Known Member View Badges R2R App User My Tank Thread Joined Jan 17, 2026 Messages 570 Reaction score 196 Location warren Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I got a hygger ato and I was wondering if anyone could help me what height should I cut the hose. Do I want the hose above or at the water line.
I got a hygger ato and I was wondering if anyone could help me what height should I cut the hose. Do I want the hose above or at the water line.
Mar 3, 2026 #2 CrewePD210 Active Member View Badges R2R App User Joined Feb 8, 2025 Messages 112 Reaction score 164 Location Green Bay, Virginia Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I would say above the sump water line. If it ever got overfull, you would risk a back siphon. A check valve would stop it, but id want the air gap as well.
I would say above the sump water line. If it ever got overfull, you would risk a back siphon. A check valve would stop it, but id want the air gap as well.
Mar 3, 2026 #3 OP OP DEE’S reef Well-Known Member View Badges R2R App User My Tank Thread Joined Jan 17, 2026 Messages 570 Reaction score 196 Location warren Rating - 0% 0 0 0 It came with a check valve so should I cut it a inch or 2 from the water line and add the check valve.
It came with a check valve so should I cut it a inch or 2 from the water line and add the check valve.
Mar 3, 2026 #4 exnisstech Grumpy old man View Badges My Tank Thread My Aquarium Showcase Joined Feb 11, 2019 Messages 18,930 Reaction score 30,386 Location Ashland Ohio Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I don't worry as long as its above the water line with the return off and above the reservoir it will be good.
I don't worry as long as its above the water line with the return off and above the reservoir it will be good.