Smithjm5 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Congrats on getting it started! I like the idea for the tape too! Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ok, so it's 1:17am, been making more water, thought I was done. Still not. Water is way low on the right side so there's not enough water and I'm bubbly because it's half air going up the tube. When drained I have 2 more inches left. Of course maybe I should put the skimmer on the left side to take up some space. Won't be turning it on yet though. There's still something I have to figure out. Should I add another inch of water and see where I'm at? I'm not leaking anywhere so that is good so far. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'd put everything in there. Removing my skimmer sets off my ATO. The water will be at the right height when it's halfway across the durso drain in the overflow. Basically fill until it starts spilling into the overflow, make sure your sump is where you want it level wise and start it up. You'll most likely need to add a little water to make up for the overflow box. I can take pics if you want. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ok, so could this be something w/ the rate of the return? or the water falling from the overflow? Weird, I have the same pump in my 34 but I didn't have this problem. The return section is 7" wide which easily accomodates the pump. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Not understanding? http://flic.kr/p/nQsosZ'>http://flic.kr/p/nQsosZ'>My Photo Stream-821 by -Nanofreak79- Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 So, when turned off my water is not that high in the overflow. Maybe pictures will help explain what I can't. When it's running I have like 2 inches of water in the return. This is what it's like when it's turned off. I don't feel like I should need any more water so seems like something else must be up. You can see where the water went down in the overflow after draining so it looks like the height there was fine. Do I need to slow the flow down for the Mag 7? This is just weird because I had it on full in my 34 but the LIfereef overflow matches the rate. I see now there's only 1.5" of space before the bottom overflows when completely drained. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Take out some water if your level in the sump is to high. If you want the DT level higher tighten that plate and move it up. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Take out some water if your level in the sump is to high. If you want the DT higher tighten that plate and move it up. Ok, I can do that. Cuz it is too low up top and too high below. But could it be that the return is sending up water faster than it can flow down and over to the pump? I need a ball joint then, right? Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I have about 500 ish gph going through mine. I've turned up my dc pump all the way to 1300 and it's handled that rate too. Ok, I can do that. Cuz it is too low up top and too high below. But could it be that the return is sending up water faster than it can flow down and over to the pump? I need a ball joint then, right?Set the plate higher and check the sump level after that. Adjust your sump volume once you get the height you want in the DT. http://flic.kr/p/nygx6Y'>http://flic.kr/p/nygx6Y'>My Photo Stream-822 by -Nanofreak79- Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 I took out water out of the sump. And put it up top. The overflow regulator, are the teeth to be facing up or down? it wasn't in place when I bought it so maybe I have it upside down? Going to bed. really tired. Put heater in display tank and going to bed. Thanks for your help!! Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The open half circles on the plate should face down, around the nuts that tighten it. I've used it upside down before on my 34 so I don't think it's a major issue. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 The open half circles on the plate should face down, around the nuts that tighten it. I've used it upside down before on my 34 so I don't think it's a major issue. SO that might be the issue, mine were facing up. I have to check now. what the hell, it's only almost 3 am and I have to get up at 6:30. Nope. That's it, I'm exhausted. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 What I'm wondering is if the middle section is really slowing the water flow down so it's coming down & over slower than it's being sent back up leaving me w/ emptiness in my pump's heart. So I'm gonna try slow down the return pump by a 1/4 and see if that helps. I can tell you that what's returning out into the tank is extremely strong- shooting like a volcano out the return nozzle. Like, it gives all the movement I'd ever need. I'm tired, didn't sleep, was too hyped up, took a shower, went to bed at 3:30 and didn't sleep at all even though I was so exhausted. And my thighs are sore from walking down 14 stairs w/ 5 g. buckets. I'll try & let ya'll know. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Damn. Too big on the valve. I even brought the 3/4" interior diameter tubing w/ me and told the guy what I was doing and I'm too tired to go back today. I'm so tired. I need to nap. I'll do it tomorrow on the way back from work again. I need to nap, and I know my nap will go longer than what Lowes will be open. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I think I'll just do the smart thing, bring the pump in WITH with me to Lowes. DUH!! Nap was good, feeling better. Link to comment
Horerczy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lowes opens in about 7-9 hours i think. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I think I'll just do the smart thing, bring the pump in WITH with me to Lowes. DUH!! Nap was good, feeling better. I now take anything I can with me. I have a supply of plumbing parts to start a small store. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lowes opens in about 7-9 hours i think. Alas, I have no time before work to get it. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lowes opens in about 7-9 hours i think. There use to be a 24 hour HD in my area. Sadly no more. Can't do any late night projects I guess. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have some kind of life in there. There was little indent in the sand about 6 inches long, something scooted itself across the sand and it was like someone dragged a pencil tip across. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Be afraid, be very afraid! Lol Link to comment
Horerczy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Something big is in there. Something strong. Just watch your hands. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Bobbit worm??? I have no idea, there are only 8 small pieces of rock in the display right now. I don't want THAT snake. But I would like to put a piece of interest in there aside from the 3 corners of rock w/ dragon's breath. I am thinking put an island of gsp because I need to remove it from my Evolve 8 and put a different piece on the bottom to hold the structure there. I would though like 2-3 fish for some fecal nutrients but I can't have anything that would jump of course. What about a sand sifter of some kind? Link to comment
evanski Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have no idea, there are only 8 small pieces of rock in the display right now. I don't want THAT snake. But I would like to put a piece of interest in there aside from the 3 corners of rock w/ dragon's breath. I am thinking put an island of gsp because I need to remove it from my Evolve 8 and put a different piece on the bottom to hold the structure there. I would though like 2-3 fish for some fecal nutrients but I can't have anything that would jump of course. What about a sand sifter of some kind? Orange diamond gobies are pretty, but they REALLY move sand I hear. I love GSP...as long as you are careful to contain it! Unlikely a Bobbit worm, but do be careful with your hands. Link to comment
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