Hazell Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Right first off. I know, I'll post photos as soon as I have finished my millions of chores set to me on a sunday.XD EDIT: PHOTOS: I got a new 2 ft tank for my angels. It had a stand,immersable pump, filter and a metal halliode light. But, of course I don't now how to set up a Sump filter! It has the pipes that lead to the tank etc. Underneath the actual tank is the split one for the filter. I haven't a clue were to set up he pump, wether it goes inside or outside the water. I know where to put the heater, filer medium and wool. But to get the cycle started I'm clueless. I'm doing a search now but I wanted your expertise aswell. Cheers Hazell Photos Here: Sorry for Glare. PUMP (Immersable) Random pipe. Filter Tank The guy did this for us. Edited April 22, 2012 by Hazell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betta_splendors Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hmm well i cant tell how the top tank flows to the bottom.. But i can tell you that it is a submersible pump, so in the water it goes.. i would say judging by the pictures tho.. having a guess here.. Left side is where the water runs down from the top tank and on the right is where the pump should/would go to pump the water back up.. I would fill the sump up with enough water in each chamber that its full but not overflowing and prime the down pipe (left) with water before turning on the pump (watch the water level as the pump may work faster than the overflow at first). Make sure water fills the overflow pipe then open the valve to let water flow into the sump which should overflow into each section before being pumped up into the main tank again... But again i cant really see the main tanks system.. so i may be TOTALLY WRONG lol.. but a guess answer is better than none :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Eh, its better than nothing, were holding off until we can finalize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 my guess is you would connect the plastic tube on the right to your pump, and it would push the filtered water back up to the tank. You should put alot of filter media in the left side like floss and noodles to do the actuall filtering, your pump is only for moving the water. Dont turn the pump on untill its completely submersed. Nice little setup There is alot of guides on the internet and this forum on how to start a cycle! just dont put all your angel fish in untill its established! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 How'd you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just setting up today, In the picture of the internal pipe, (The one inside the tank, Does water go in there? i am so confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Ummm a 2 foot tank is to small for angels.... You should get them a larger tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 It is only for now, and just for two. My 3 ft cracked, D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Bump! Right, I am really stuck with that box inside the tank. o.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betta_splendors Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 can you get a better picture of it? I dont know much about sumps, how-ever it may help to see it better It looks confusing though <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 When are you planning on upgrading the tank for your angels? They grow very fast and it wouldn't last more than a month or two. You really need a better tank, it's just cruel to keep them in there. How big are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betta_splendors Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I've had angels in a 2 foot tank for 3 months with no ill effects (upgraded to 4 foot) I dont see a problem with it so long as its not a permanent fixture and they not already fully grown.. If they are fully grown.. I would have to agree with matt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 They are very small, just bubs. The tank is quite big, it looks small in the photos. ;/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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