Help me figurure out my issue (4/19 New Sump?)

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Kevin_E, Mar 31, 2013.

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    This is where I am at:

    Temp rising to 84, need to get those fans installed.

    Salinity: 1.025
    pH: 8.25
    Calc.: 380
    All. 4.5 meq/L or 12.5 dKH

    I guess I still need to do water changes to get alk. down. Frustrating.
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I found a sump online that's about the size of a 20 gallon aquarium. It has 3 compartments and is commercially made box. It comes with a float switch and all of the plumbing.

    The price is $50. Is that a good deal?

    I would need to buy:

    1) overflow
    2) return pump
    3) sock
    4) return nozzle
    5) small pump for top-off
    6) chaeto
    7) Media for phos. reactor (what should I get?)
    8) Clip on flood Light

    Anything else?
     
    Last edited: Apr 19, 2013