Filter set up, help!??

chasemtc · 12-14-2008, 09:09 PM

Ok, so I wanted a 100 gal tank, was shopping around for full set ups and was looking at close to $1000 for what i wanted. A friend let me know about an online "yard sales" site that people in my area sell anything and everything under the sun. I found a 125g, with stand, canopy and everything else you would need to get started except gravel and fish for $500. It came with a hang on side filter that I am familiar with and able to maintain. It also came with what I am calling a sump filter(really not sure what it is called). It is one of those with the bio balls. I would like to set up that filter but it is in peices and came with no instructions. I have posted pictures in my album of all the pieces. http://www.myfishtank.net/photopost/...ry.php?cat=612
If anyone knows how to put this thing together and could explain it to me I would be most grateful. I will be setting the tank up in Jan when I move into my new house. Thank you for any help you could offer. the pumps have the label rio 1700 and rio 1300. and the only other labels are on the sides of the plastic parts and says aqua clear. I have been told that it is a nice filtration system. Help please.

brian1973 · 12-14-2008, 09:34 PM

Nice deal on the tank..I checked out the pics not much I can help with unfortunately, while I have seen those filter setups I have no idea how they work or how to set one up. Be patient and someone here will come along with some help.

P.S. Are you new here?? I checked your profile and it shows only 1 thread you have posted in (this one) but shows a post count of 22..hmmm..how strange... Any way if you are new WELCOME....

chasemtc · 12-15-2008, 11:39 AM

Yes I am new here. I read five or six threads for newbies then I created my profile, the post count might include my photos I dont know. I have never replied to a post and only wrote this one so, I don't know what the post count thing is all about. Thanx for the reply.

brian1973 · 12-15-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chasemtc

Yes I am new here. I read five or six threads for newbies then I created my profile, the post count might include my photos I dont know. I have never replied to a post and only wrote this one so, I don't know what the post count thing is all about. Thanx for the reply.

Yea I was kinda wondering if it included your pics...I was expecting someone to have come along and help you by now...or atleast welcome you to the tank...dont take this as folks ignoring you it seems the forum has slowed to a crawl lately..not sure why..

bunker_1 · 12-15-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by brian1973

Yea I was kinda wondering if it included your pics...I was expecting someone to have come along and help you by now...or atleast welcome you to the tank...dont take this as folks ignoring you it seems the forum has slowed to a crawl lately..not sure why..

I am sure the holdiays have something to do with it. But when I go to new posts, I rarely see any. But then I start going thru the threads and there are a ton I haven't seen.

Welcome to the tank!

Lotus · 12-15-2008, 09:06 PM

Welcome to the site! What you have looks like a HOB (hang-on back) overflow system.

There are pics on this page of how the plumbing works: Melevsreef.com - Install a Sump in an Existing Setup

Scroll down to the "plumbing" section for pics of most of the parts you have.

It looks like you also have a protein skimmer (for saltwater tanks), which you won't need.

chasemtc · 12-18-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Welcome to the site! What you have looks like a HOB (hang-on back) overflow system.

There are pics on this page of how the plumbing works: Melevsreef.com - Install a Sump in an Existing Setup

Scroll down to the "plumbing" section for pics of most of the parts you have.

It looks like you also have a protein skimmer (for saltwater tanks), which you won't need.

Thank you, that site: Melevsreef.com - Install a Sump in an Existing Setup

It was helpful, I at least have an idea what goes where. I will be taking pictures of mine as I set it up next month maybe a video, and posting it on here. Maybe it will at least show people how I messed it up so they dont do the same thing!

Anyway, thanx again for the help.

chasemtc · 12-18-2008, 08:40 AM

I was thinking about running the overflow/sump system and the HOB "cartraige?" filter. Any problems with this??

Lotus · 12-18-2008, 10:34 AM

It would be fine to run both the HOB filter and the sump system. It won't cause any problems.

emmanuelchavez · 12-18-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brian1973

...it seems the forum has slowed to a crawl lately..not sure why..

Think it has anything to do with the members being out and about making, having, and raising babies?

Welcome to the tank, Chasemtc
That's a really good deal on the tank... I've spent at least... $800+ on my 100g tank alone...

12-14-2008, 09:09 PM	#1
chasemtc Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 26	Filter set up, help!?? Ok, so I wanted a 100 gal tank, was shopping around for full set ups and was looking at close to $1000 for what i wanted. A friend let me know about an online "yard sales" site that people in my area sell anything and everything under the sun. I found a 125g, with stand, canopy and everything else you would need to get started except gravel and fish for $500. It came with a hang on side filter that I am familiar with and able to maintain. It also came with what I am calling a sump filter(really not sure what it is called). It is one of those with the bio balls. I would like to set up that filter but it is in peices and came with no instructions. I have posted pictures in my album of all the pieces. http://www.myfishtank.net/photopost/...ry.php?cat=612 If anyone knows how to put this thing together and could explain it to me I would be most grateful. I will be setting the tank up in Jan when I move into my new house. Thank you for any help you could offer. the pumps have the label rio 1700 and rio 1300. and the only other labels are on the sides of the plastic parts and says aqua clear. I have been told that it is a nice filtration system. Help please. __________________ 125 Gal Misc Accessories No Fish (yet) No Plants (yet) No Water! (yet!!!)

12-14-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
brian1973 Super Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 1,879	Nice deal on the tank..I checked out the pics not much I can help with unfortunately, while I have seen those filter setups I have no idea how they work or how to set one up. Be patient and someone here will come along with some help. P.S. Are you new here?? I checked your profile and it shows only 1 thread you have posted in (this one) but shows a post count of 22..hmmm..how strange... Any way if you are new WELCOME.... __________________ http://www.nanfa.org/ Hi my name is Brian I suffer from MTS, please be aware it is very contagious.

12-15-2008, 11:39 AM	#3
chasemtc Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 26	Am I new here? Yes I am new here. I read five or six threads for newbies then I created my profile, the post count might include my photos I dont know. I have never replied to a post and only wrote this one so, I don't know what the post count thing is all about. Thanx for the reply. __________________ 125 Gal Misc Accessories No Fish (yet) No Plants (yet) No Water! (yet!!!)

12-15-2008, 09:06 PM	#6
Lotus Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,778	Welcome to the site! What you have looks like a HOB (hang-on back) overflow system. There are pics on this page of how the plumbing works: Melevsreef.com - Install a Sump in an Existing Setup Scroll down to the "plumbing" section for pics of most of the parts you have. It looks like you also have a protein skimmer (for saltwater tanks), which you won't need. __________________ Lotus and Ecotank's tanks "So long, and thanks for all the fish."

12-18-2008, 08:40 AM	#8
chasemtc Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 26	Another quick question I was thinking about running the overflow/sump system and the HOB "cartraige?" filter. Any problems with this?? __________________ 125 Gal Misc Accessories No Fish (yet) No Plants (yet) No Water! (yet!!!)

12-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#9
Lotus Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,778	It would be fine to run both the HOB filter and the sump system. It won't cause any problems. __________________ Lotus and Ecotank's tanks "So long, and thanks for all the fish."