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I would really appreciate it!

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Cool! It looks like the rear 2x frame coming across still gives plenty of clearance for the bulkheads to get tightened. Thanks for the photo, I appreciate it!
 

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Question, approximately how much water do you think drains into the sump when you shut down your pump for maintenance or feeding? I'm trying to figure out if I can use a 30 gallon sump I have temporarily until I build my DIY 55 gallon sump. Do you think it drains more than 2 inches from the display tank? Thanks for the help!
 
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Question, approximately how much water do you think drains into the sump when you shut down your pump for maintenance or feeding? I'm trying to figure out if I can use a 30 gallon sump I have temporarily until I build my DIY 55 gallon sump. Do you think it drains more than 2 inches from the display tank? Thanks for the help!
That variable changes. You can limit the about if drainage a few ways. But I would say about 2” total if that drains in my setup
 

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Cool! I'm figuring that as long as it's under 2 inches I should be fine. I can just lower the water level a little bit until I set up the new tank.
 
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Here’s some updates on the system!
- I switched to barebottom after a constant battle with algae in the sand.
- The Kessil H380 is a power house of a light that keeps Po4 in check to the point i never have to do water changes again if I decide to start dosing.
- I ditched the Gyres for MP40’s. I feel they do a better job in a 48” tank.
- Switched to a BRS deluxe single reactor as I never ended up using both canisters in my dual setup.
- Added a Apex EL; it’s cool but still trying to figure out some features.
- Also built a 150G mixing station in the garage. Not having to keep 5G buckets full of water everywhere is heavenly!

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Some upgrades came in today! Getting rid of my T5 reefbrite combo and putting up these Orphek Atlantik V4 compacts.
Also selling my Reef Octopus-202S skimmer and installed my new Nyos 220.

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