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Fixed sock holder, was not installed correctly, water level divider was leaking, resealed all. Got different variety of rubber mats, will try to make the pump quiet Question, return line in the sock, creates foam (see picture) is that normal? Thank you, Aram.

On the T-ed line that will go back to the sump, do I need to install ball valve?

What is use check valve from post #28 ? Or maybe I will bent that return pipe in the tank, to point up?

yea :(, well maybe 7 but it's allot more than from overflow

I think my problem is return line, it's drilled below overflow, so when I stop the pump sump fills from a overflow maybe 1-2gallon and another 8+gallons comes from return. Maybe I need to install check valve? Inline Poppet Check Valve 685 Series PP 1/2" FPT - BUNA - FreshWaterSystems.com Don't...

How do you determine where to install power head? Checking corals to see if they all "wave" BTW nice tank restoration and final result! I have JBJ 24 with massive scratches and pretty much same shape as you had your tank originally, maybe one day I will try to repair scratches and setup as...

Switching gear again ... I got my 1/2" hose adapter for return pump, so I just installed Mag Drive 3 When sump was half full, pump was virtually silent, when it pumped enough water in the display tank to start the overflow, all I have left is 1.5" of water above my pump. (how much water you have...

Thank you. Question a little out of topic ... Someone has a crashed coral from FW setup, can I wash / bleach and use it in my setup?

Here is what I have: Can you please help me ID. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I have 2 more I think, but they are closer to center I can't take clear picture... During the move, some Zoanthid polyps got detached from rock (ripped off) and stream from return was trowing them all over, today I...

Reef Chili - LOL Will try that. When I target feeding how about I turn off all pumps?

Well I had a gift with my setup, And he just start coming out: Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish He (or she) is about 3.5"+ and I give him small NLS pallets, and he got them all. I always wanted orange Clownfish, but this guy is nice too. Will add more fish later, just wanted to see if I can...

Water tested first time: KH - 161 No3 - 0 Ca - 480 Po4 - 0 Temp - 77

Thank you All !!! Printed instructions on how to setup Sun UP/DOWN on Maxspect, hopefully will do it tonight. Reef Octopus Classic 1000 Hang-on-Back Protein Skimmer - just learned that all plumbing part are metric! So in order to extend intake I may need to use a small piece garden hose as an...

Thanks, it was noisy for 2-3 hours, then it stopped. I will still extended that pipe, because I think it splashes around but very little... Sump picture - saved :cool:

Thanks Raffle King, yes I do: Just don't know where to place it

Hello All, Decided to try reef side of Aquarium hobby, and did setup within 3 weeks a 30Gallon shallow reef. - Rimless 30 gallon (24x24x13) - Glass Holes overflow and return - DIY stand about 36" tall - Reef Octopus Classic 1000 Hang-on-Back Protein Skimmer (very short intake, not in use at...

Setup is complete, will start a new discussion under "Tail of The Tank" Need to fix skimmer ... Aram

Thank you All!

So far from equipment I have: - Rimless 30 gallon (24x24x13) - Glass Holes overflow and return - Building a stand about 36" tall - Reef Octopus Classic 1000 Hang-on-Back Protein Skimmer - 20 gallon H to convert to sump, I also have a kit from JaxRacks was hopping to get help with this (nothing...

Hello Everybody my name is Aram, I joined this forum 2 weeks ago to pick some ideas and knowledge on how to setup 30 gallon reef! I have been in aquarium hobby for a wile but in the fresh water side, I have African Rift Lake cichlids and planted aquariums, so this 30 gallon (24x24x13) nano reef...