MFK... I need your help, what filtration is this!?

[itsKRUDD]

Guys im a total noob when it comes to pumps / sumps / over flows, or whatever the proper term is.

Here's the deal, I bought a 120 gal off someone at work, and they gave me all this. I had no idea it was a drilled tank with these filters. So what is it, and how can I find instructions on how to use them? Any help would be awesome, I know nothing about these filters.

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[Drizzt]

Looks like it was a saltwater tank. First pic is a sump, second is a protein skimmer, third pic are pumps and a powerhead.

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[itsKRUDD]

Looks like it was a saltwater tank. First pic is a sump, second is a protein skimmer, third pic are pumps and a powerhead.

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Can these filters be used with a fresh water tank set up ?


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[lp85253]

yes, rinse filters real well ,with water and a little bit of vinegar......including powerhead and pumps....

 

[Drizzt]

You don't need the protein skimmer though.

 

[itsKRUDD]

Thanks for the help guys. Any idea on where I can go to set this up? Websites, videos etc?


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[cordero01]

Stickies in the top of this page!


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[itsKRUDD]

Stickies in the top of this page!


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Awesome! Ill take a look and read through it. Thanks guys


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[itsKRUDD]

Okay so I browsed through those stickies and didnt quite find my exact needs, but have a rought idea of how they work. Is it correct that a sump (which is what i was told that is) simply works off gravity? I am a total noob when it comes to this, so i have no idea. Will I need both of the over flows built into the tank in order to run one sump? Im assuming the water has to come back in some how LOL. Ill browse through google as well, but in the mean time, any help you guys can provide would be great!

Also, any idea how many GPH that sump is?

 

[itsKRUDD]

Also, correct me if Im wrong ... but isnt there a potential to overflow the sump and flood the house should I lose power or the levels go off?