YinGYinG- Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 hi guys, im now having a 2 feet tank. everything is stable now running on 1 protin skimmer (weipro 2011) i think is this model but i know the one i get is enough for 2 ft alr, undergravel filter connected to a hangover filter. so im thinking of adding a sum tank so can anyone give me advice should i do a sum tank for just a 2ft tank? another doubt would be if i run a sum tank, if there is a power shortage in the house would the sum tank cause any flooding as there is no power to power the pumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 19, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 19, 2011 hi YingYing, Welcome to our reefing community. 1st time I communicated with someone from Afghanistan. Would be easier if you can show us some of your tank pics. Firstly, Weipro is ok, but there're better skimmers out there. Below is a recent link regarding undergravel. Your sump tank should have sufficient capacity to accommodate extra water volume during power outage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 apart from the additional capacity, u need to drill hole or use stop valve to ensure backflow due to gravity will not happen. If not, you are likely to encounter flooding unless your sump has the capacity certain amount of water from the main tank. Hope this help. hi guys, im now having a 2 feet tank. everything is stable now running on 1 protin skimmer (weipro 2011) i think is this model but i know the one i get is enough for 2 ft alr, undergravel filter connected to a hangover filter. so im thinking of adding a sum tank so can anyone give me advice should i do a sum tank for just a 2ft tank? another doubt would be if i run a sum tank, if there is a power shortage in the house would the sum tank cause any flooding as there is no power to power the pumps? Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YinGYinG- Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Thank you both of you! helps alot.. but is it advisable for me to add a sum tank when my tank is alr stable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 A sump is not a must but good to have as it increase yr volume of water, act as mechanical filtration, increase space for other purposes like biofiltration, hse fluidizer, add refugium, etc and lastly easier maintenance, etc. Should not post any issue by adding a sump. All the best. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 20, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2011 Are you planning to drill your 2 footer for overflow into sump, or purchase an HOB overflow box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YinGYinG- Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Are you planning to drill your 2 footer for overflow into sump, or purchase an HOB overflow box? what is HOB? im not drilling it... most likely is pump water out then in again with a pipe maybe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YinGYinG- Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 A sump is not a must but good to have as it increase yr volume of water, act as mechanical filtration, increase space for other purposes like biofiltration, hse fluidizer, add refugium, etc and lastly easier maintenance, etc. Should not post any issue by adding a sump. All the best. ok ty so much for the help.. all the best to u too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 20, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2011 HOB = Hang On Back It usually refers to a piece of equipment designed to hang on the brim of your tank. You only need one or two pumps in the sump to 'push' water back into display tank. There's no need to pump water from display into sump. Water naturally overflows into sump via gravity. Samples of overflow boxes. http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/wetdrytricklefilters/tp/topoverflowboxes.htm How an overflow box work? http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YinGYinG- Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 HOB = Hang On Back It usually refers to a piece of equipment designed to hang on the brim of your tank. You only need one or two pumps in the sump to 'push' water back into display tank. There's no need to pump water from display into sump. Water naturally overflows into sump via gravity. Samples of overflow boxes. http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/wetdrytricklefilters/tp/topoverflowboxes.htm How an overflow box work? http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html ICIC... idk whether to put or not.. see how things go then decide bah.. thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 23, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 23, 2011 BTW, bro Ducados is having his tank drilled tomorrow at his place. Comparatively, I think your tank is quite portable. Below is his thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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