sump dilema - Page 3

alrha · 08-11-2006, 02:58 PM

i'd do number 3, but switch the skimmer with the fuge, and add a baffle in the middle

dennis · 08-11-2006, 03:05 PM

I tried posting a pic of my setup which I did my self after much concideration and research I addapted my own designe from my knolodge gained here and elswere. You should run the water pass the skimmer first because it exports faster than the fuge and in any filter system you remove the biger particles first example your prefilter, RO/DI This is just my opinion. If you decide to grow pods my method seems better but you don't have to take my word for it. check this site out and you will become a sump expert. melevsreef.com

drunktank · 08-11-2006, 03:07 PM

yea i know about melev, frst place i looked at

i'll give ur idea a shot, 2 bad u couldnt get a pic uploaded.

thanx everyone

drunktank · 08-12-2006, 01:29 PM

so i built my sump last night, the baffles are dried and holding like a rock.

however i think i just wasted money b/c i noticed the silicone i used was mildue/mold resistant. I have a feeling i shouldnt haev used it- is this going to effect my tank?

Tonyscoots84 · 08-12-2006, 06:08 PM

u cant use that silicone.. thats a big no no... time to redo everything

drunktank · 08-12-2006, 06:30 PM

y not? what are u suppose to use?

Tonyscoots84 · 08-12-2006, 06:34 PM

u dont want those anti mildew agents and chemicals leaching into ur tank... its bad for the tank...

i used window and door silicone I (clear)... its made by GE and its a white bottle with a blue/black/grey sticker on it....

drunktank · 08-12-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonyscoots84


	u dont want those anti mildew agents and chemicals leaching into ur tank... its bad for the tank... i used window and door silicone I (clear)... its made by GE and its a white bottle with a blue/black/grey sticker on it....

i got GE 2 window and door silicone, $%@#$^@##@$

i looked at it this AM and noticed anti mold and mildew, wut r the chances of th chemicals actualy leaking thru

Tonyscoots84 · 08-12-2006, 06:38 PM

Dont take the chance it aint worth it

vanceny · 08-12-2006, 07:12 PM

definitly no antimildew silicone. just the regular ge door and window. Which option did you end up with?

08-11-2006, 02:58 PM	#21
alrha ... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn Posts: 4,265 Reefer Ratings: (51) Friends: (0)	i'd do number 3, but switch the skimmer with the fuge, and add a baffle in the middle __________________ - Albert

08-11-2006, 03:07 PM	#23
drunktank My Name Is John! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,759 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (1)	yea i know about melev, frst place i looked at i'll give ur idea a shot, 2 bad u couldnt get a pic uploaded. thanx everyone __________________ DrUnKtAnK Jersey Side

08-12-2006, 01:29 PM	#24
drunktank My Name Is John! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,759 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (1)	so i built my sump last night, the baffles are dried and holding like a rock. however i think i just wasted money b/c i noticed the silicone i used was mildue/mold resistant. I have a feeling i shouldnt haev used it- is this going to effect my tank? __________________ DrUnKtAnK Jersey Side

08-12-2006, 06:08 PM	#25
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,036 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	u cant use that silicone.. thats a big no no... time to redo everything __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

08-12-2006, 06:30 PM	#26
drunktank My Name Is John! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,759 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (1)	y not? what are u suppose to use? __________________ DrUnKtAnK Jersey Side

08-11-2006, 03:05 PM	#22
dennis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn. Posts: 59 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (0)	I tried posting a pic of my setup which I did my self after much concideration and research I addapted my own designe from my knolodge gained here and elswere. You should run the water pass the skimmer first because it exports faster than the fuge and in any filter system you remove the biger particles first example your prefilter, RO/DI This is just my opinion. If you decide to grow pods my method seems better but you don't have to take my word for it. check this site out and you will become a sump expert. melevsreef.com

08-12-2006, 06:34 PM	#27
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,036 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	u dont want those anti mildew agents and chemicals leaching into ur tank... its bad for the tank... i used window and door silicone I (clear)... its made by GE and its a white bottle with a blue/black/grey sticker on it.... __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

08-12-2006, 06:38 PM	#29
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,036 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	Dont take the chance it aint worth it __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

08-12-2006, 07:12 PM	#30
vanceny Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Woodside, Queens Posts: 800 Reefer Ratings: (15) Friends: (0)	definitly no antimildew silicone. just the regular ge door and window. Which option did you end up with?

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