Here I Go Again

Mpdan

Mpdan

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Smitty said:
Do you have the return pipe under the water level in your sump? If it is, that's a reason why it would do that constant flushing. There's no oxygen in the pipe for the water to flow freely because it's under water. I hope that helps.

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It was about an inch under I raised it to just above the water line earlier today but it was still flushing. Thank you

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Mpdan

Mpdan

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A quick update. I added fritz zyme 900 to the tank waited a week then added week (1) a pair of clowns the next week (2) added a neon blue dottyback. Week (3) added a clean up crew from reef cleaners. Just picked up a few zoa frags and a couple ricordea mushrooms from Mega Corals. Cannot wait to add more I need to find some patience. Also, I tested this morning before water change and am just a little concerned about Nitrate. Using Hanna Nitrate Low Range testing came out to 6ppm. 10 gallon change last week and another 10 after today's testing.


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Mpdan

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It's been about 3 weeks since the last update. I have been doing 10 gallon water change every week and have added a dayglo favia and a small sailfin tang. Tested water again today seems like alk and calcium are low I don't understand why it has only been 5 days since last water change.


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Mpdan

Mpdan

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FPSD said:
How is the one drain and 3/4 return working out?
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It's ok still loud in the sump but I have gotten used to it. I wish I would have used both as drains (Herbie) and plumbed the return over the top. Right now i am going to leave it but I see changing it in the future. Might try a stockman before to see if that makes it quiet. It is the bubbling in the sump that is loud.

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FPSD

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Is the pipe in sock underwater or above?I'm setting up my 80 in a few weeks and don't want to use an external return either.
 
Mpdan

Mpdan

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FPSD said:
Is the pipe in sock underwater or above?I'm setting up my 80 in a few weeks and don't want to use an external return either.
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In a sock about a 1/2 inch under the water

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