A320

Done the sump...... overflow is a bit better, just got to do some DIY for the waterfall sound.. waiting for the FRand PO4 removal..... Still thinking about the lights, chiller, maybe a protein skimmer and even redo the whole sump..... At the moment, would like to know what else to add to the sump, in terms of filter media........looks a bit barren.....or is it meant to be that way? Should i get Carbon? if so wat sort....and how to place it? Thanks for the help and concern reddevils..... A320

ok, thanks Tanga....will get right on it.

Great!!! Thanks Tanga........really like this suggestion. Might have to construct a DIY one though..... Do you know if the top of the standpipe is closed or open?

yeah KennethK, the sump chambers isn't up to scratch.....thinking of getting something done by iaquatic........ Its the original sump, will try to make the best use of it for the moment.......anythingelse you can recommend i add to it? thanks

thanks.....will try to fit LR in the middle chamber.......not sure about the cheato.....don't think can get it readily here.... i thought filter wool not recommended cos it increases nitrate levels? Was thinking of just putting the filter cloth in the overflow sump area....... anything else for the sump? carbon? ??

Had the white cotton sponge on the overflow.........guess will go back to that. Thats what i like to hear...."cheap ones"...thought i'd never hear that in this forum.....hehehe Any idea where to get those attachments for the overflow edge to prevent fish food and curious livestock getting into the overflow? err....wats chateo?

just spent the 3hours cleaning the sump and doing a water change at the same time......boy was that tiring!!! Any comments on what i should put in the sump chambers?

yeah......thats my biggest problem...the algae. Seems to be on the window(sunlight) facing side only Haven't done PO4 test recently..... just finished cleaning most of the sump and did a water change. Will check the PO4 tomorrow..... Unfortunately only ordered one SORB4 which came as a package with the SKIMZ FR......first time i'm using a FR so thought i better give it a try first. Will order more if it proves to work....fingers crossed. If i'm not mistaken. apparently this SORB4 won't leak the PO4 back to the system once its used up....might be mistaken though Thanks for the suggestion.......keep'em coming

OK...thanks.....will get right on that when i have the opportunity.....trying to get a valve now from the supplier.......

Problem now is the overflow making a really loud "waterfall" sound.......anyone know how to modify the overflow so that it runs quietly?

strated removing the "BALLS" from the overflow.......

Thanks KennethK....... Is the control valve just to prevent overpressure thus blocking the outlet valve from the FR or just to adjust so that there is max efficiency on the phosphate remover? Will try to source out a skimmer.....Still in the process of looking for one which fits and also preferable a external sump one......and recommendations? Removing the coral chips and ceramic from the sump as we speak........ Shall i just leave filter cloth in there? Info on refugium noted.... Any other media that you can introduce for my sump? Great news on the lights.....i was waiting for someone to tell me to keep the MH.......a load off the pockets...hahahah. Also in the process of looking for T5s By water change.......wats the norm? replace wat percentage of the water? Yeah like the coralline algae..... Thanks again......appreciate your help A320

Actually should be thanking all of you who contribuited to this thread. I think there are alot of advanced reefers in sgreefclub but not alot of hands on info for the novice or beginners. Most of the time its own research..... So i hope this thread will help me with my own tank as well as the beginners who aren't so sure of the questions to ask....or sometimes afraid the questions are a bit too silly. So i hope i've posed some of these silly questions already....... I'm a beginner when it comes to the marine tank........even more lost when it comes to the equipments and stuff avail......So a BIG THANK YOU to you all.....keep helping please........anything and everything is appreciated Rgds A320

My first buy.......can't wait to get it. Whoohooooooooo

oh ok.......hmmm since my sump hasn't got alot of room, is there anything i can use to remove NO3? or is a refugium a must? what do i need for a refugium anyway?