really p.o.!!!!!!!!!!

1boatnut

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Originally Posted by ocean predator
http:///forum/post/2454081
that was my prob retn. pump would not b subm. so what your saying is u set ur. own w.l. ??? thank you 4 ur quick response i really appreciate it


Yes. I know your set-up is a different because of the skimmer,but my water is around the top of where the sponge sits,or to where the 2 vertical pieces are inside the box.Was trying to download a pic but everything is too big,I think
Just won't let me do it.
Also keep an eye on that level,without a top I get alot of evaporation
 
ocean predator

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i wish icould show u but i cant upload any pics i don't know what the heck is going on ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? does any one ...........
 
ocean predator

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i finally resvd. all my parts ready to fill +play don't have time till thurs maybe
if not def over the weekend if u have any tips i'll take em
 
1boatnut

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Originally Posted by ocean predator
http:///forum/post/2457314
i finally resvd. all my parts ready to fill +play don't have time till thurs maybe
if not def over the weekend if u have any tips i'll take em

Good !
Nothing really.You are already aware of the water level . Just follow their instructions and you should be fine.
Have fun,and post some pics of possible
 
ocean predator

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finally able 2 upload pics my pump is taller then their water levl. sticker
haven't filled it yet (sat. morn. project) just worried it will over flow this is my first sump filter

 
1boatnut

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You should be fine. My water level is about 2" over the egg crate,or about 2-3" over the pump
Sorry about the crappy pic About even with the plastic slats even with the sponge filter
 
1boatnut

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Sorry, I just read your PM.If I would have read it sooner I would have given you my # to call if you had any problems.
Hope it went well
 
ocean predator

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floor full of water
it overflowed about 4-5 gls that sucked i have it working but with only 1 overflow box somethings f*%@#$t if i put both boxes to syphn it overflows !!!!!
now i know what your thinking pump is not pumping enough gph . but not the case at 4 ft.h it does 1100 gph pressure up top is huge i called today and they told me there might be a leak in of box tank side won't b able to shut everything down and check till tomorrow or wed.
this really sux time is an issue 4 me i have to plan everything around 3 kids 2 dogs wife etc...................... fn bl sht there's more 2 the story i'll fill you in tomorrow
 
1boatnut

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Originally Posted by ocean predator
http:///forum/post/2467146
floor full of water
it overflowed about 4-5 gls that sucked i have it working but with only 1 overflow box somethings f*%@#$t if i put both boxes to syphn it overflows !!!!!
now i know what your thinking pump is not pumping enough gph . but not the case at 4 ft.h it does 1100 gph pressure up top is huge i called today and they told me there might be a leak in of box tank side won't b able to shut everything down and check till tomorrow or wed.
this really sux time is an issue 4 me i have to plan everything around 3 kids 2 dogs wife etc...................... fn bl sht there's more 2 the story i'll fill you in tomorrow

WoW !!! That sucks.
So you mean to tell me it leaked just running? Or did it overflow when you unplugged it ?
Also what pump do you have? Is it the CA ? If so I have 2 CA2200 pumps,but they really only put out 500gph @ 4' The box shows 1500gph @ 4',but thats liters.
If your pump truly puts out 1100gph up top,it might be to big. I think those boxes are only rated for like 600gph,but their tech support can better guide you on that.Unless it truly puts out 1100gph but they figure that would be split for 2 boxes

All I can say is with 1 2200 and 2 boxes I did not have enough circulation,and the filter did not operate properly.
Well,I hope its something simple
P.S...looks nice
 
1boatnut

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Hey,just noticed something in one of your pics. Is there a reason you ran the boxes side by side?
P.S and get rid of that swing arm and get a refractometer,if you don't already have one. lol
 
ocean predator

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i put them s by s to create a circle current i put the inlet 14in. away facing away + i can feed them on the other side and it doesn't get sucked in
 
1boatnut

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Originally Posted by ocean predator
http:///forum/post/2468812
i put them s by s to create a circle current i put the inlet 14in. away facing away + i can feed them on the other side and it doesn't get sucked in



Just watch for smaller fish,gobies etc. I moved 3 glo fish Saturday from my 55 gal with a hob filter to my 125 with the wet/dry. 1 got in an overflow box yesterday,and I had to pull everything apart to get it out. This am it was gone again,and I found it dead in the bottom filter.When I got home another is MIA

I do have my boxes at opposite ends. However I have both pumps on a switch and I do shut the filter off when feeding. This way I also get to observe my sump level in case there is a power outage.
So you never told what happened.
 
ironeagle2006

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After seeng all teh trouble you have getting a Wet dry setup running I will stay with my HANG ON THE BACK OF THE TANK POWER FILTERS. I use undergravel for my biological filters and with reverse flow powerheads have no problems with them.
 
1boatnut

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Originally Posted by ironeagle2006
http:///forum/post/2468897
After seeng all teh trouble you have getting a Wet dry setup running I will stay with my HANG ON THE BACK OF THE TANK POWER FILTERS. I use undergravel for my biological filters and with reverse flow powerheads have no problems with them.
Sometimes I gotta agree. My Emperor 400 on my 55 has never given me any problems,and my tank is always clean.Originally I was going to go with 2 HOB's on the 125 & sometimes I wish I did.Oh well
 
ironeagle2006

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If I ever go bigger that is a very big if wife will not let me LOL. I will still stick with Outside filters or Canisters why if the pump fails you do not have a syphon draining your tank like crazy and dumping the water all over the place.
 
ocean predator

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Originally Posted by 1boatnut
http:///forum/post/2468849

Just watch for smaller fish,gobies etc. I moved 3 glo fish Saturday from my 55 gal with a hob filter to my 125 with the wet/dry. 1 got in an overflow box yesterday,and I had to pull everything apart to get it out. This am it was gone again,and I found it dead in the bottom filter.When I got home another is MIA

I do have my boxes at opposite ends. However I have both pumps on a switch and I do shut the filter off when feeding. This way I also get to observe my sump level in case there is a power outage.
So you never told what happened.
my smallest fish is a 4in niger trigger
i had to modify(cut) my cabinet to fit the dam thing the wife and 2 yr old were taking a nap when i figured out i had 2 cut it
so between that and all the problems it took me 7hrs including a trip 2 lfs
but today the tank looks so clear it looks like there's no water in it
i'm glad its over
 
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