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01-19-2008, 03:25 PM
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 Sump water change process Ok im setting up a simple sump/refugium out of a 20 gallon tall tank i bought. The flow will be split to refugium and skimmer sections on the end with the return in the middle. Whats the process for a water change? My tank is 30 gallons, i do a 3 gallon water change every week. Probably up that to 4 or 5 with the added water volume now.  |
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01-19-2008, 06:39 PM
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| Re: Sump water change process 4 or 5 would be fine. Take 4 or 5 gallons out of the sump an refill the sump. Much easier for you and the fish.
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01-19-2008, 07:24 PM
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| Re: Sump water change process What I always do when I do waterchanges, is turn the return pump and drain line off. I then put the new water in the sump (skimmer and return section). I then syphon the 5g or whatever the change is out and then turn the pumps and drain back on.
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01-20-2008, 10:51 AM
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| Re: Sump water change process does turning the drain line off lose the siphon? |
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01-20-2008, 12:26 PM
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| Re: Sump water change process no it will not lose syphon. I have an overflow box with an aqualifter pump.
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