Hi guys, new here to R2R. I've been in fishkeeping for a long time, but mostly freshwater. I recently converted to a saltwater setup and things are going fairly well so far. I have one minor issue that I was hoping I could ask about to see if anybody has faced the same problem:
I have the Trigger Sapphire CR44 Sump, with a Sicce 1450GPH return pump. The overflow and plumbing are all working fine (smooth operation, silent), however when the water drains into the sump and over the mechanical filtration area, the water only really seems to ever hit the 1st of 3 filter socks (see picture). I'm wondering if there is something I should change in terms of the sump configuration, or perhaps I need a stronger return pump so that the water would flow over all 3 fairly quickly before it has time to drain straight down through the first? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have the Trigger Sapphire CR44 Sump, with a Sicce 1450GPH return pump. The overflow and plumbing are all working fine (smooth operation, silent), however when the water drains into the sump and over the mechanical filtration area, the water only really seems to ever hit the 1st of 3 filter socks (see picture). I'm wondering if there is something I should change in terms of the sump configuration, or perhaps I need a stronger return pump so that the water would flow over all 3 fairly quickly before it has time to drain straight down through the first? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
