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What is the longest time you can turn off return pump?
A buddy of mine is having issues with the baffles in his sump and wants to redo the sump. Just wondering if removing the sump for a day would be bad? Im thinking he will re-silicone the baffles in place and wait for it to dry, then reconnect everything.
His 130g tank has lots of LR and a handful of fish with a few corals. Mostly LPS. Just wanted your thoughts and/or advice. thanks
I would think if you kept powerheads running the tank should be fine. Maybe put a couple extras in to recreate the flow you removed as much as possible.
Also, most of the aquarium grade silicones require a full 48 hours for curing so the sump may be out of the tank a little bit longer than planned. Check the package.
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I've had power go out for 15 hrs.. No pumps etc. All is did was airate water and heat loss was major issue.. But still lost nothing. I would guess that if heater, powerheads are functioning all is fine for a day, I would add an airline to oxygenate as well as adjust powerheads to break surface of water to allow oxygen exchange. Just my 2 cents
Might add a dose of prime for good measure
It would be fine indefinitely assuming the display tank still has flow and a heater. A sump isn't necessary. Just make sure he has some power heads and a heater in the tank and it should be fine.
dont think you need a heater in this weather...lol
You do in my house, my wife is 7months pregnant so we keep our house at 73*.Originally Posted by sdnd
cool. yeah, the tank has two powerheads, and heater. (but I think its hot in his house so he has heater off.) I can lend him a powerhead as well just in case but his are pretty strong so I think he will be fine. Thanks for the advice!
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You do in my house, my wife is 7months pregnant so we keep our house at 73*.
I'm in the exact same boat a/c Bill doubled and just under a month and half left till baby is here.
You could also aim a powerhead upwards to break the surface of the water.
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