Reef set up-need help with sump set up

[DisneyCoralReef]

I wanted to know if any reefers were willing to help me out with a sump set up. I have all the equipment ready, the PVC cement, the primers-Im picking up the PVC later today once I find out what I need, and I have everything else in between, even a great diagram! but I can't figure out a few things.

I was curious as to whether or not anyone here would be willing to offer some assistance in finishing the set up? I have a diagram, I have the parts but I am so uncomfortable at the idea of doing the set up! (I'm a women and its my first tank...).

Appreciate any assistance.

[fishytime]

what kind of drain set-up are you working with(herbie, stockman, durso)?

[DisneyCoralReef]

You're already asking more than I can answer. I took a video last night, let me load it up and hopefully it will answer your question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZEMYFYHVQY

[Steve'o]

Good video.. There are a lot of us like that out there.. I am almost in the same boat bought a used system.. and not sure about the sump setup.. for drainage.. so don't feel bad..
Hopefully we can find the answers here on Canreef.
Steve'o
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[dave_C]

From the video, it looks like you have everything you need already to setup the sump. You will have to move the skimmer to the middle section of the sump as the last chamber looks like where your return pump should go.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Originally Posted by conceptaquariums

From the video, it looks like you have everything you need already to setup the sump. You will have to move the skimmer to the middle section of the sump as the last chamber looks like where your return pump should go.

You know, I wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying because I wasn't sure about that either. Which compartment should my pump sit it? along with the skimmer or in the last compartment?

[dave_C]

i would say the skimmer in the middle chamber if it fits and the pump would go in the far right chamber. The water should flow left to right in this sump design.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Ok! consider that a done deal. I was able to buy my backdrop in Edmonton last weekend. I also have glass glue to stick it on, but I can't make up my mind as to whether or not we should go with the black or blue background? you can see the tube in the video.

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by DisneyCoralReef

Ok! consider that a done deal. I was able to buy my backdrop in Edmonton last weekend. I also have glass glue to stick it on, but I can't make up my mind as to whether or not we should go with the black or blue background? you can see the tube in the video.

i would do the blue but that's just me lol and i won't glue it on, just tape it on so if you change your mind down the road you can remove it and flip it around

[sphelps]

I would personally paint the back glass black, those backdrops don't usually work that well IME.