New 92 corner

[RandU]

I just worry about transferring a bad hitchhiker. I don't really have a reason to think there is any other then the tons of asterina starfish I have which I don't even know if they are bad and I also notice a long long time ago some tiny bugs walking around. They kinda looked like little fleas I also have a coral dip I guess it would be called. It was a liquid you mixed with RO and dipped the corals in before putting them in your tank. You may even acclimate them in it I cannot remember.

 

[RandU]

Here I s the tank stand and canopy in my garage. I have just been rinsing it over and over after cleaning it. I will probably move it into my house this weekend.

 

[RandU]

Ok guys I got the tank inside. Now because I have never set up a sump before I have no clue what to do now. I was planning on filling it with the hose to make sure everything is working and no leaks so when I get me sand and rock this week everything is good to go.

First how do I know how much water to put in the tank so I don't overflow anything. In the overflow the tube that fills the sump is adjustable. How do I know where to set that? Also how do I start the siphon?

I have also never used a protein skimmimer. Does it look correct and what is the small line coming off of the pump for? I also haven't removed the bio balls yet like someone suggested. How much water do I put in the sump? Thanks guys

 

[RandU]

So I read another new thread and I understand how much water now but I still don't know where to position the drain tube. Also why are there holes in the elbow? Wouldn't that make the rest of the piece useless because the water is just going to drain through those holes?

 

[RandU]

Any additional advice? Thanks

 

[donnievaz]

So I read another new thread and I understand how much water now but I still don't know where to position the drain tube. Also why are there holes in the elbow? Wouldn't that make the rest of the piece useless because the water is just going to drain through those holes?

Once it's running adjust the drain tube until the level in the overflow is about an inch or a little less below the tank level. Any more than that and it will get loud. I'm not 100% sure but I think the side holes are to help the water more easily get started up and over the bend. Sort of a primer maybe.

 

[RandU]

Once it's running adjust the drain tube until the level in the overflow is about an inch or a little less below the tank level. Any more than that and it will get loud. I'm not 100% sure but I think the side holes are to help the water more easily get started up and over the bend. Sort of a primer maybe.

That makes sense thanks. Is it safe to test it tonight with hose water to ensure I have no leaks and everything is running good? I will be putting sand and rock in tomorrow and starting my cycle. Thanks

 

[donnievaz]

That makes sense thanks. Is it safe to test it tonight with hose water to ensure I have no leaks and everything is running good? I will be putting sand and rock in tomorrow and starting my cycle. Thanks

Yea but I'd do the leak test outside if I were you. If that thing fails, you're going to have a major catastrophe on your hands.

 

[RandU]

So I know the tank doesn't leak but I did replace a bulk head so I wanted to make sure that was sealed and I know how to set everything up for tomorrow.

 

[donnievaz]

So I know the tank doesn't leak but I did replace a bulk head so I wanted to make sure that was sealed and I know how to set everything up for tomorrow.

Gotcha. Good luck!

 

[RandU]

Well I'm all set up and running so it's just a waiting game now...

 

[RandU]

Well after a week the silicon gave and started leaking my so it's all if food safe 55 gal barrels in my garage. Is there a way I can keep the cycling process going in the barrels. I placed the sand in the bottom then the rock just like in a tank.

 

[donnievaz]

Well after a week the silicon gave and started leaking my so it's all if food safe 55 gal barrels in my garage. Is there a way I can keep the cycling process going in the barrels. I placed the sand in the bottom then the rock just like in a tank.

Bummer man, you can keep it going. Provide heat and flow to the barrels.

 

[RandU]

Perfect thanks I put my heater and power heads in the barrel

 

[RandU]

So I got the tank out in my garage and it looks like the silicon is just leaking in the corner so I will be resealing it

 

[donnievaz]

So I got the tank out in my garage and it looks like the silicon is just leaking in the corner so I will be resealing it

Good luck. There's a ton of good info out there on doing it. Hopefully I'll never need it

 

[donnievaz]

Where's the leak and how bad is it?

 

[RandU]

I resealed my 180 fresh about 5 years ago and that's holding water still so that's a good sign. The leak was on the bottom right side near the front. It was a steady drip.

 

[Icaros]

Good luck with the build.