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ROB
11-07-2008, 10:49 PM
Right I am revamping my existing sump so it contains a DSB I believe my sump will accommodate this I already have purchased new lights for my algae and the sand is on order what would you recommend for flow over the DSB as per the compartments in the sump I will try to post n update of mine

please post advice thanks ROB.
Guest101
11-07-2008, 10:52 PM
Flow through a sump (across a DSB) sould be around 10x the tank volume,

e.g for a 300ltr tank a fow of 3000lph should be put through the sump this will designate the return pump you need :D
ROB
11-07-2008, 11:12 PM
Flow through a sump (across a DSB) sould be around 10x the tank volume,

e.g for a 300ltr tank a fow of 3000lph should be put through the sump this will designate the return pump you need :D

Cheers John I knew i would get the answers I need,

Hows that tank of yours coming on m8,

ROB.
Guest101
11-07-2008, 11:21 PM
just cycling now leaving it for about 8 weeks that should clear out all the PO4 from the reefbones and get some life in the DSB
ROB
11-07-2008, 11:25 PM
just cycling now leaving it for about 8 weeks that should clear out all the PO4 from the reefbones and get some life in the DSB

God I love it when you talk dirty:D,

Rob.
Guest101
11-07-2008, 11:35 PM
God I love it when you talk dirty:D,

Rob.


Youve been drinking again havnt you:D:D
ROB
11-08-2008, 12:15 AM
Youve been drinking again havnt you:D:D


Err yes! Yes I have:D:D,

Rob.
Tangman
11-08-2008, 08:08 AM
Hi Rob i was always told that you need a good fast flow over a DSB how true it is i dont know. Since i have put my Red Dragon 10,000 LPH pump on the return instead of a OR6500 on my tank it looks loads better, so fast flow sems to works as its my first DSB its all trial and error. Best of luck m8 with your new sump layout i am sure it will be ok knowing you. Twiggy:D:D
ROB
11-08-2008, 04:53 PM
Thanks Eric fingers crossed should be about a week or so before I start and then hopefully set it up how I want it at the moment I have a load of LR about tennis ball size down wards in the sump this needs to go as well I think its just collecting crud ,

Just an after thought whats the best way to get the sand to go live also what CUC would you recommend in the DSB 30cm X 39cm 7cm deep,


Rob.
Guest101
11-08-2008, 05:55 PM
Just an after thought whats the best way to get the sand to go live also what CUC would you recommend in the DSB 30cm X 39cm 7cm deep,


Rob.


Seeding from an established DSB, there is no better way IMHO
les
11-14-2008, 10:07 AM
Hi Rob, PM sent.