Water level in return chamber too low?

[RLC23]

Hello, I’m a new reefer and recently set up a Fiji cube 38 gallon peninsula rimless aio tank. I’m having trouble keeping the water level high in the return chamber. Not sure if my pump is too strong or if my water level in the whole tank is off? I have the pump speed set to 8 out of 100 and the water still seems low. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Garf]

Hello, I’m a new reefer and recently set up a Fiji cube 38 gallon peninsula rimless aio tank. I’m having trouble keeping the water level high in the return chamber. Not sure if my pump is too strong or if my water level in the whole tank is off? I have the pump speed set to 8 out of 100 and the water still seems low. Any help would be appreciated!

You got an auto top off?

 

[timqmana]

You got an auto top off?

Posted the same question in two different sub-forums:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/water-level-in-return-chamber-too-low.1093977/

 

[Freenow54]

I would guess that for that size of tank the pump is pumping too many gpm I personally would not use a sump in your set up. You can try to turn the pump down more or put in a globe valve or if its easier a ball valve to control the flow. I would have used a canister filter of the proper size. Interested to see how it works out for you so please let me know. To check on the valve idea just restrict the flow with your fingers at the outlet and see what happens. I am just suggesting these things not trying to be an expert

 

[timqmana]

I would guess that for that size of tank the pump is pumping too many gpm I personally would not use a sump in your set up. You can try to turn the pump down more or put in a globe valve or if its easier a ball valve to control the flow. I would have used a canister filter of the proper size. Interested to see how it works out for you so please let me know. To check on the valve idea just restrict the flow with your fingers at the outlet and see what happens. I am just suggesting these things not trying to be an expert

It's an all in one tank so the sump is built into the back of the tank. The pump is on power level 8 of 100. He just needs to add more water.

 

[Science/G]

More saltwater in the sump will do it. Mark your level when your happy. Your drain and pump will level out. Make sure you're replacing water that evaporates.

 

[Freenow54]

More saltwater in the sump will do it. Mark your level when your happy. Your drain and pump will level out. Make sure you're replacing water that evaporates.

Another thought is it anti siphoning? IE the main display tanks drain almost to the top of the overflow? Just below the input.

 

[Freenow54]

It's an all in one tank so the sump is built into the back of the tank. The pump is on power level 8 of 100. He just needs to add more water.

Yes sorry should have done my homework before talking So how did it work out?

 

[timqmana]

Yes sorry should have done my homework before talking So how did it work out?

Yeah, what happened @RLC23 don't leave us hanging!

 

[RLC23]

I would guess that for that size of tank the pump is pumping too many gpm I personally would not use a sump in your set up. You can try to turn the pump down more or put in a globe valve or if it’s easier a ball valve to control the flow. I would have used a canister filter of the proper size. Interested to see how it works out for you so please let me know. To check on the valve idea just restrict the flow with your fingers at the outlet and see what happens. I am just suggesting these things not trying to be an

Yeah, what happened @RLC23 don't leave us hanging!

Putting more water in was the solution! I have my return pump set at 30 out of 100 now and the water level is right where I want it. It’s about an inch+ from where the water falls down into the compartment. It’s just making a loudish waterfall noise now so I was thinking of getting some filter floss or something to put where the water is hitting to quiet it down

 

[Garf]

Putting more water in was the solution! I have my return pump set at 30 out of 100 now and the water level is right where I want it. It’s about an inch+ from where the water falls down into the compartment. It’s just making a loudish waterfall noise now so I was thinking of getting some filter floss or something to put where the water is hitting to quiet it down

What about topping off evaporated water? Is that sorted?

 

[RLC23]

What about topping off evaporated water? Is that sorted?

Yes! I have a tunze 3155 set up in the return chamber with a 5 gallon reservoir of RODI water under the tank

 

[Garf]

Yes! I have a tunze 3155 set up in the return chamber with a 5 gallon reservoir of RODI water under the tank

Ok. Was it not turned on?

 

[RLC23]

Ok. Was it not turned on?

No I just didn’t have enough water in the tank, the level went up when I added some!

 

[Garf]

the level went up when I added some!

Yes, it does that, lol. That's generally considered the job of the ATO.