New Sump/Refugium Setup Thread

[nyc reefer]

After running my system w/ a HOB CPR refugium, and a canister filter I finally followed the norm and upgraded to a sump/fugi under the cabinet. As a result I will probably have some questions that I'll need clarified and answered. I will post some pics too.

TANK: 46GA Bow
SUMP: 24"L x 10"W x 15"H
Return Pump: 600gph Catalina, 5/8" vinyl tubing w/ SCDW 3/4" x 2 returns
Intake: Eshopp 300gph overflow box, 1" vac hose, 4" sock holder w/ 200micron sock, Prizm protein skimmer
Refugium: Mineral mud 1 ga, 5LBS LR, large amount of cheato w/pods
Lighting: 13watt PC w/ 6700k bulb

(1)I'm using a Eshopp 300gph overflow box. How do I raise the water level in the DT? By lowering the inside box or by raising the inside box in the DT?

(2)Yesterday I noticed that when I lowered the inside box on the DT, my flow seemed to get faster and my water level in the sump went up. Is this correct?

(3)When installing an ATO system in which chamber do I place the sensor? Return chamber, fugi chamber, or intake/skimmer chamber?

Thanks for all your support and advise.

 

[autoponicz]

you will need to raise the inside box to bring the water level up inside the DT...
and the ATO will need to be in the return pump section of the sump....i cant really see how your tank is baffled...so a more clear pic of the sump would help

 

[Keith P]

I don't think the water was flowing faster. The sump level probably went up because you had a lower water level in the DT.
We need a better sump pic. How does the baffle for the return pump look? If the water level in return chamber above this baffle?


Also, what kind of corals do you want to keep? You may need more light.

As always, more pics pls!