Proclear Wet/Dry Questions-Kind of Urgent!

[mjgriff25]

Hey guys - So I'm a brand new hobbyist and I'm having some trouble. I have a 75 gallon pre-drilled tank with a ProClear 150 Wet/Dry filter system and a Deep Blue Triton 4 return pump. I'll be damned if a single piece of gear came with instructions! Can anyone point me in the right direction? Much appreciated!!!

 

[xandrew245x]

Pictures would be helpful

 

[mjgriff25]

Thanks, xandrew245x ! Here's what I'm working with - Let me know if you need me to take any closer shots of a particular piece. I'm also not opposed to doing this over the phone if you think that would be easier.

 

[acrylic51]

Welcome!!!!! Can you get some good shots of the sump......Setup will be super simple.

 

[mjgriff25]

Thanks, acrylic! Will this shot suffice?

 

[acrylic51]

Sorry maybe it's my computer, but I'm only picking up the pump......

 

[mjgriff25]

Ugh! Forgive my ignorance! I'm still getting familiar with the parts and terminology. Is this better?

 

[meowzer]

It's very similar to mine ...they use to be called Sealife Systems Pro life Series
I took out the bio balls.....and removed the big blue sponge too....My tank is not drilled though, so mine came with an overflow......after a few months I also ditched the skimmer and bought a better one (REMEMBER SHAWN) LOL
I'll look for some pictures

 

[mjgriff25]

Thanks, meowzer! Is there a benefit to removing the bio balls and the sponge?

 

[meowzer]

Well I turned the center into a refugium.....put sand on the bottom, a little live rock rubble, and a small light.
Put a little divider between the center and the right (return) side to keep the sand in....about 3 " piece of plastic.....the return pump is on the far right of the unit
This is a really long...and sometimes silly (LOL) thread....but this was the beginning of my sump/fuge mod
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/349709/my-new-refugium

 

[mjgriff25]

Thanks for the info! I'll keep the thread and read it later. I'm more worried about the initial set up right now. I don't think I'm ready for mods quiet yet!

 

[acrylic51]

Sorry it's all good!!!!! I'm under the assumption and Meowzer can probably best explain, but I think the slotted (white) PVC pipe is where your water would enter from the tank.......That would then be connected to your drain line (plumbing) from the bottom of the overflow box hanging on the back of the tank.
Lois throw some pics up of how it's plumbed down to the sump if you can please.

 

[mjgriff25]

Thanks for all lof he help guys. I figured it out. I didn't have a good idea of exactly how the unit functioned but once I understood that set up was a breeze. I'm looking forward to more growing pains and I'm sure I'll be hounding the forums here quite a bit. Wish me luck!

 

[meowzer]

One of the best pics would be this one.....before a lot of the mods....I have a dual overflow, so the 2 hoses in the back of the skimmer are ran to that

remember not too much of the original design (except the box) exists for me anymore
you can see the 2 intake tubes here

BUT I also don't use the skimmer that came with it......and I modded all my trays to work with the adjustments