NewbReefer3451
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Hi All -
I have been following the forums and researching a Reef tank build for quite some time now (12+ months). I always had my eye on doing a similar setup to Broadfield's build, with a manifold that would run from my return pump and power my reactors (See below picture for an idea of what I wanted to do), which is why I always wanted a Reefer 350.
Over the past 8 months I have been gathering the equipment (including plumbing pieces and even drew out my manifold build). I had to take a 3-mo hiatus to save up some cash for the tank and stand (plus life has been super busy for me). The other week I purchased the reefer and started pulling all of the plumbing parts out of storage so I could get ready to begin my build. I spent many hours re-watching the YouTube video instructions on how to do the hard plumbing. My tank finaly arrived today and of course I was eager to setup the stand, before even peeking at the sump and plumbing equipment that came with it. When i finally finished and sat down to look at the sump and plumbing that came with the tank I noticed it is totally different then what I was expecting when I first started compiling pieces (I guess hindsight 20/20 I should have waited to order the plumbing parts. ) Mainly the return pump is now on the other side and doesn't appear to provide an opportunity to hard plumb a manifold.
Needless to say I am feeling super depressed to the point where I don't even want to continue that build. I've been searching through the forums and youtube trying to find manifold builds with the new v3 sumps but have not come across any. I have no idea what to do at this point, I emailed, BRS and Red Sea to see if they have any ideas. If any reefers who are using the new v3 sumps have figured out this issue I would love to see your build and greatly appreciate any help/advice you can offer. I know it is my own fault for not being up to speed on the latest version, but I will say the dimensions listed and the diagram/descriptions on the website I purchased the tank from have no indication of the V3 updated or changes to the sump. Obviously I cant return it at this point and have no clue what to do.
The only viable suggestion I have heard is to turn the sump around, I have not seen it done yet or heard of anyone having success with this method.
Thanks for any and all help and I'm excited to finally become active on the forums and hopefully chronicle my build - this isn't they way I wanted to start unfortunately.
I have been following the forums and researching a Reef tank build for quite some time now (12+ months). I always had my eye on doing a similar setup to Broadfield's build, with a manifold that would run from my return pump and power my reactors (See below picture for an idea of what I wanted to do), which is why I always wanted a Reefer 350.
Over the past 8 months I have been gathering the equipment (including plumbing pieces and even drew out my manifold build). I had to take a 3-mo hiatus to save up some cash for the tank and stand (plus life has been super busy for me). The other week I purchased the reefer and started pulling all of the plumbing parts out of storage so I could get ready to begin my build. I spent many hours re-watching the YouTube video instructions on how to do the hard plumbing. My tank finaly arrived today and of course I was eager to setup the stand, before even peeking at the sump and plumbing equipment that came with it. When i finally finished and sat down to look at the sump and plumbing that came with the tank I noticed it is totally different then what I was expecting when I first started compiling pieces (I guess hindsight 20/20 I should have waited to order the plumbing parts. ) Mainly the return pump is now on the other side and doesn't appear to provide an opportunity to hard plumb a manifold.
Needless to say I am feeling super depressed to the point where I don't even want to continue that build. I've been searching through the forums and youtube trying to find manifold builds with the new v3 sumps but have not come across any. I have no idea what to do at this point, I emailed, BRS and Red Sea to see if they have any ideas. If any reefers who are using the new v3 sumps have figured out this issue I would love to see your build and greatly appreciate any help/advice you can offer. I know it is my own fault for not being up to speed on the latest version, but I will say the dimensions listed and the diagram/descriptions on the website I purchased the tank from have no indication of the V3 updated or changes to the sump. Obviously I cant return it at this point and have no clue what to do.
The only viable suggestion I have heard is to turn the sump around, I have not seen it done yet or heard of anyone having success with this method.
Thanks for any and all help and I'm excited to finally become active on the forums and hopefully chronicle my build - this isn't they way I wanted to start unfortunately.
I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction.
