wet/Dry sump plumbing connection..HELP!

[Wolverine57]

:Starwars: Hello ALL! I just purchase this AGA 75G RR and had purchase this wet/dry/sump & skimmer. The tank is RR and could use your input on how to connect this all together. I had bought PVC tubing, and other items at Homedepot. Can someone draw me a layout, on how to connect from tank to sump or wet/dry and skimmer. I would appreciate.

Have a nice evening!

 

[EXPEDITION]

IMO take the wet dry back,& get an Oceanic #1,or #2 sump.

If u have a power outage with the wet/dry,u end up with a huge mess because of the syphon.

 

[EXPEDITION]

I will get a pic of the plumbing set up for u & post it tomorrow.

 

[Wolverine57]

Thanks Bud! greatly appreciate!

 

[Tim]

How`s he going to have a big mess?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

How`s he going to have a big mess?

I asked myself the same question, the Reef ready system and the added siphon breaks he's gonna need to add he should be fine.

 

[Wolverine57]

someone mention to avoid a big mess, to put a check valve along the connection on the "return side". Anyone yet come up with a plan yet?
Thanks

 

[Blue02celi]

it looks nice and clean. how much that thing run ya? kinda off topic

 

[Wolverine57]

75G RR w/stand $360 overflow kit $45 from Reef Exoctic in Long island. Just bought 48" VHO MH hood and the wet/dry and skimmer w/ 2 pumps for $500

 

[Blue02celi]

ah yeah, reef exotic had that special with the 75G, would have got same but wanted a Bowfront

 

[EXPEDITION]

How`s he going to have a big mess?

OK in theory now.


Power goes out.

Return pump stops.

Syphon continues to fill Wet /dry with water from main display.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Reef ready system once the water level gets lower than the return and the intake siphon stops, also siphon break allows siphon to stop, once power comes back on water level from sump/wetdry filter rises and reef ready system starts all over again. The Wed dry is being used the same as a home made sump in this aspect just instead of being a tank it's a gutted wet dry filter.

 

[EXPEDITION]

Reef ready system once the water level gets lower than the return and the intake siphon stops, also siphon break allows siphon to stop, once power comes back on water level from sump/wetdry filter rises and reef ready system starts all over again. The Wed dry is being used the same as a home made sump in this aspect just instead of being a tank it's a gutted wet dry filter.

Ok thankx for clearin that up for me.



Anyway i didnt get to get the pics today,but tomorrow nite i will have them for u.


Happy Reefin Boys.

 

[Wolverine57]

Thanks, it will be greatly appreciate

 

[Wolverine57]

Has anyone, come up with an answer on how to connect this wet/dry/sump, skimmer to the 75 Gallon Tank?

 

[32Bit_Fish]

Reef ready system once the water level gets lower than the return and the intake siphon stops, also siphon break allows siphon to stop, once power comes back on water level from sump/wetdry filter rises and reef ready system starts all over again. The Wed dry is being used the same as a home made sump in this aspect just instead of being a tank it's a gutted wet dry filter.

I'm just curious and it seems the logic does make sense. But how do you set up the system mechanically to make this thing work?

I guess there are going to be auto shut off values n other gadgets??

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

No 32bit, built in overflows stop flowing water to the sump once the water drops below the pipe intake/outlet which is usually high in the tank. You can also drill a hole in te pipe as well as a siphon break. The pipes are plastic.

Once the power comes back on the pump starts pumping water to the tank, water level rises and once it goes over the pipes the overflow is started automatically. Note you must leave "drain room in the sump and if you ask some people here they may help you with the setting up of this stuff only thing it may cost is some beer and or pizza.

Happy reefing!

 

[jf2381]

if you ask some people here they may help you with the setting up of this stuff only thing it may cost is some beer and or pizza.

Happy reefing!

When are we going to wolverine's house??:teeth:


I would add a check valve to the return pipe.

 

[Wolverine57]

NO problem, Beer, tequila and Pizza! No problem...when do you guys want to come over? call me 973-703-4575 is my New Jersey work cell. wk# 201-833-7572 direct line. I get off at 5PM I live in the Bronx (Pelham Pwky & white plain rd.)

It would be appreciate! Johnny

 

[32Bit_Fish]

When a new tank is for sale as a Reef Ready... Is that mean it comes with the overflow box and I don't need to worry about my home get flutted?

I have a used 125g tank and I used to keep discus in it. Would it be very complicated to turn it into a RR tank?