Replacing my sump, turning my system off

[Alexnyc22]

I?m replacing my sump on my tank and I?m curious as to how long I can shut my system down to get my old sump out and put the new one in. I have most of my pvc already glued together except for some last minute pieces I need to measure once the sump is in. I?m just curious as to how much time I have. I?m leaving my powerheads and lights working normally.

 

[Reef Trends]

You should be good for several days.

 

[Alexnyc22]

You should be good for several days.

Really? I was told a few hours at most.

 

[Reef Trends]

No you will be fine just put the heater or chiller if needed into the main display. Mind you the skimmer won't be working but shouldn't be a big deal plus you are essentially doing a water change when you refill and start the new sump.

 

[Alexnyc22]

No you will be fine just put the heater or chiller if needed into the main display. Mind you the skimmer won't be working but shouldn't be a big deal plus you are essentially doing a water change when you refill and start the new sump.

Awesome ok thank you!

 

[MIKE NY]

Also to consider if your using an ATO and a calcium reactor in your sump ... check your SG and alk if more than a few hours.....sooner if it's a heavily stocked tank....have an idea of what your consumption rate is with your bio-load. My alk will drop like a rock if my reactor is off for more than a couple of hours....

 

[Alexnyc22]

Also to consider if your using an ATO and a calcium reactor in your sump ... check your SG and alk if more than a few hours.....sooner if it's a heavily stocked tank....have an idea of what your consumption rate is with your bio-load. My alk will drop like a rock if my reactor is off for more than a couple of hours....

No reactor yet but my new sump setup has a reactor in it. Not much consumption on my tank so far but this is my progress

Old sump

And this is my new sump

Not done yet. Letting everything dry fully so so it seals properly. I?ll turn it on again tomorrow evening. For now my power heads are on and my lights are running normally.

 

[ReefNut]

NICE,upgrade:thrash:

 

[Alexnyc22]

NICE,upgrade:thrash:

Haha thanks almost ready to turn on ... kinda nervous

 

[nvladik]

You need a better skimmer in that nite sump

 

[Alexnyc22]

You need a better skimmer in that nite sump

What would you recommend? I?d want something controllable that i could link to my apex


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[nvladik]

What would you recommend? I?d want something controllable that i could link to my apex


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On/off is enough for skimmers you don't need pump control. I am a huge fan Of royal Exclussive. I think a mini 200 would last you a lifetime.

 

[Alexnyc22]

On/off is enough for skimmers you don't need pump control. I am a huge fan Of royal Exclussive. I think a mini 200 would last you a lifetime.

What size tank is that for?


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[nvladik]

What size tank is that for?


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Bud I don't remember, give google a go.

 

[atorres53]

I have a mini 200 on my set up, 150 gallons total. Great skimmer!