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section in the weir box clockwise to screw the pipes
together until they are hand tight.
Return pipe
Take the long 25mm diameter pipe, remove the blue
tape from the threaded end and ensure the rubber seal
is in place.
Insert the pipe down the weir so that the threaded end
goes through the hole on the right side as you are
looking at the tank.
Locate the small hosetail and push the section of flexible
hose on as far as it will go, so it meets the collar at the
end of the barb. Clip one of the provided nylon pipe
clamps in place over the top to clamp into position.
Remove the protective film from the threaded end of
the hosetail and check the rubber seal is in place. Next,
one person offers up the threaded end of the hosetail
assembly to the thread coming down through the tank
whilst the other rotates the long return pipe in the weir
clockwise to screw the components together until they
are hand tight. The end of the flexible hose should be
positioned in the return pump section of the sump ready
for the pump.
Place the weir comb section back on top of the weir
so that the slots are on the front and sides. Take the
T section of the return pipe assembly and push into
place on the return pipe in the weir. This should be
positioned so that the open ends are facing to the
sides and in line with the holes in the overflow comb.
Finally push the flare nozzle assemblies through the
holes in the sides of the weir comb and into the open
ends of the return pipe. It is important that these are
not glued as they will need to be removed for weir
comb maintenance.
Please note when positioning
the ends of the flare nozzles
in the aquarium they must be
kept near the surface. Failure
to do so may cause water to be
siphoned back into the sump
and cause it to overflow in the
event of a power outage.
Initial testing of the pipework
Before filling the aquarium, it is best to test that the
pipework and tank connectors do not leak by first
closing the ball valve on the main overflow pipe and
then filling the overflow box only, rather than the main
aquarium. Check underneath for any weeping and, if
necessary, tighten up any loose connections. If there are
no leaks, fully open the ball valve and continue with the
aquarium set up. When opening the ball valve,some of
the water used to test the pipe connections will flow into
the sump.
Sump layout and setup
The glass sump is designed to be large enough to
accommodate most types of equipment and various
methodologies for running a reef aquarium.
Note: If installing an auto top-up unit, the float should be
installed in the return pump section.
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AQUA-PRO REEF 600 SUMP LAYOUT
Top up
Skimmer /
reservoir
Equipment
Return
Refugium /
pump
Equipment
AQUA-PRO REEF 900/1200/1500 SUMP LAYOUT
Skimmer /
Refugium /
Equipment
Equipment
AQUA-PRO REEF 1800 SUMP LAYOUT
Skimmer /
Refugium /
Equipment
Equipment
Fitting the adjustable baffles to the sump
The Aqua-Pro sump features two adjustable baffles,
these allow for an adjustable water depth in the first
two chambers. This can be used for various purposes,
for example, setting the recommended running water
depth of a piece of equipment or creating a deeper
area for a refugium. If the baffles are set high then
care must be taken that there is still enough space
in the sump to handle drain down in the event of a
power outage.
Using the four plastic screws and nuts provided simply
fit each adjustable baffle into position. Thread the
plastic screws through the open sections in the baffle
plates and tighten the nut on the opposite side. The
plates can be fitted to either side of the glass dividers.
To adjust or level the plates loosen
the plastic screws slightly to allow
VIEW FROM
the plate to move, reposition the
FRONT OF TANK
plate, then retighten.
The plastic screws and nuts only
need to be hand tight, do not use
tools as this may cause them to
become damaged.
Starting the aquarium and balancing the weir
When starting water circulation through the sump and
aquarium for the first time, adjustments will need to be
made to the ball valve on the main overflow pipe to
ensure quiet running.
Once the return pump has been installed in the sump,
fill the aquarium to the bottom of the weir comb and the
sump to about ¾ full. Make sure that the ball valve on
Return
Top up
pump
reservoir
Return
Top up
pump
reservoir
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