I really like sumps... are they out-of-the-question

Larry Grenier · Post by **Larry Grenier** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:16 pm

I had one on my reef tank and another on my Discus grow-out tank and really liked them. I'm aware of the notion of loosing C02. I' add a C02 canister to the system as-well. I'd use a durso which lets-in minimal air (enough to keep it from sounding like a flushing toilet) and I'd have the exit to the sump and the return to the tank below the water's surface. Doable or bad idea?

SCMurphy · Post by **SCMurphy** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:42 pm

Aww you missed the February meeting where we talked about how to set up a sump, didn't you.

Larry Grenier · Post by **Larry Grenier** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:25 pm

My bad... Saturday has turned into my catch-up day

SCMurphy · Post by **SCMurphy** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:19 pm

I have two tanks running with sumps, my 75 and my 56. It can be done.

Larry Grenier · Post by **Larry Grenier** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:02 pm

Do you have a problem with C02 levels on these tanks? That is my only trepidation.

SCMurphy · Post by **SCMurphy** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:53 pm

No problems, I designed the systems to limit splashing and surface movement. CO2 levels are fine.

Larry Grenier · Post by **Larry Grenier** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:46 pm

That's my thought... thanx

I really like sumps... are they out-of-the-question

I really like sumps... are they out-of-the-question

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