shutting down a sump.

[SNAKEMANVET]

Some of you guys have large tanks.I will need to take my sump apart a (75 gallon) to make room for my new skimmer.It will not fit in the skimmer compartment,so I will need to move the baffles about 6''.So will my sump being off line for about 36 hrs going to cause any problems for the display.It is a 240 .

 

[_Alex_]

dependign on if you have a refuge in it. but if not then it shouldnt, would be simular to doign a large water change when you drain it and refill it.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Thanks I don't have fuge,I see you use a swc skimmer.How do you like it.The new skimmer I am getting is a swc 300a not the cone version.

 

[Jennifier615]

I may even be tempted to get a cheap rubbermaid tote and let the tank flow through it. You use live rock in your sump

For those of you reefers about to "rock"- we salute you ;)

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I have some live rock,I have a 18 gallon rubbermaid I can use if need be. Thanks Jennifer

 

[greg0385]

thats what i got, i haven't used it yet

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Looks like yours has 2 pump inputs.I have heard alot good thing from others who have one.

 

[Viva'sReef]

I've disconnected the 30g sump with 7g refuge on my 120g for a week straight with no I'll effects.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Thanks Guys.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I gave the skimmer a good cleaning in vinager,and installed it.All I can say is this skimmer is a beast.

 

[_Alex_]

Sorry for not responding sooner. I love my swc it does a great job. Its offline right now as I'm trying to find a new sump as I found out the one I built didn't hold up to well.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I was thinking about building a glass sump,but ended up useing a 75 gallon tank.The only thing I don't like is that it is 20'' tall.