Ordered a new skimmer today! SCA301 Newest model comes with a silencer & cup drain. I'm excitedMakes me feel a lil better after losing my Clam yesterday
Keep looking in my tank and it seems so empty....
Decided I'm not going to be using sand in my sump. I'm going to use Marine Pure Bio-Filter Media. 8x8x4" block. Will be so much easier to keep the fuge area clean of detritus.
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Nice.
I'll be interested to see how that bio block works out. I thought about one, then kind of decided more 'traditional' would be safer.. (yes, I chickened out.. LOL)
-Stacey
30 gallon nem tank /60 gallon softie tank/75 mixed reef /5 gallon pico (work tank)
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Plumbing is done!! Water test tomorrow.
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sweet. good luck with the water test
-Stacey
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What pump are you using for your return?
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Is it wet yet?
Yahooooo me!!! No leaks!!!
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Yahooooo you indeed!
-Stacey
30 gallon nem tank /60 gallon softie tank/75 mixed reef /5 gallon pico (work tank)
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That's great.
I'm glad you didn't do like I did and forget to glue a joint.
So, how is the noise level from the overflow, sump, or pump?
Marty-I had no joints to glue. 4x uses for plumbers tape. If I'd had a project like yours I'd have forgotten more then 1 joint-lol.
Well this Mag 5 is kind of loud but it has quieted a bit, but not much. I'll give it 3-4 days. Wish I could have afforded something a little less noisy. I really hope this pump would be quietDang things 10' from my bed
Not a peep out of the over flow! Sump is very quiet also
Oh and my skimmer came today!!
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All sorts of good things today.
Before you put it in the final place and fill it with saltwater, make sure the skimmer will go in and setup where you want it.
IMO, it's part of the test before saltwater.
I would also suggest that you find a small container ( big enough to fit the skimmer in plus a couple gallons of room)
Then go buy enough white vinegar to make it bubble all the way to the top.
Turn the pump on and let it run atleast overnight.
Fast way to break in the skimmer. Removes manufacturing oils and whatever.
Already made sure, the skimmer fits perfectly with room to spare.
Will clean it as you suggest. Was my plan anyways-already got the vinegar.
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Added a filter sock. Thing just hangs on the FlexiTube-lol. Look ma no more bubbles!
Full 24hrs running & no leaksWill drain tomorrow. Go to Lowes pick up fuge light/goose neck clamp & 30g Brute container.
Order sand from DF&S and I'll be ready to start cycling.
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