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I turn the pump off to feed

I just bought SC Aquariums SCA-301 skimmer and have it setup as instructed. it is in sump sitting in 7 to 8 inch water and working well, it is set to 3 on the dial. The problem occurs when I turn my return pump off, water level rises in sum so do the bubbles in the skimmer over flooding the...

I've moved my tank before and didn't like the PO4 spike I had. Like the man said, empty it out completely and replace the sand.

the opening in the middle is just not big enough to put my hand through. I have to be able to reach in there for maintenance. What if I cut out a little piece as suggested in one of the pics above? Is that going to be enough to damage the structure?

Well, that's the issue here, I want internal overflow but I would have to cut out little pieces of bracing to be able to access overflow. My question was what kind of danger am I putting myself in by cutting out part of bracing. Looks like the acrylic is little less then 1/2 inch. Pics above

another question. If I go without overflow, like gumbii suggested, is it going to be loud?

that was my original plan but got nervous about flooding my sump, its only 20 gallons. I am reading up on external overflow with drilled holes, seems like a good option to me.

Lol, replied to wrong thread. Stupid cell phone (can't say stupid operator)

I misunderstood you but now I know what you are saying. Not a bad idea at all. I'll look into it more detail.

I just don't feel comfortable with external overflow. Also, don't want to spend extra for all those fancy external overflow that will not break the siphon?

I have a 36 x 18 x 20, 50 - 55 gal acrylic tank and I am installing an internal overflow. I was thinking corner as it would be the least amount of work. Problem is that bracing on top of the aquarium wont really allow me to install an overflow anywhere in the tank unless I cut off part of the...

Sent you pm about sump.

Tried to reply to your PM but your inbox is full.

Thanks everyone, you guys are great. I got a nice tank to start spending my money on corals again, lol.

Anyone has 24 cube or 36x24x24 or something close they want to get rid of. Broke down my tank and sold everything for move but now that I am moved, can't wait to set something up again. Old tank wasn't drilled but this time, I am gonna do things right.

Like the man said, turn off flow and drop food in the front of the tank. Easiest and least intrusive way to solve this problem.

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The hardest part will be to convince the old lady, lol.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'll prolly go with linoleum flooring and silicone the edges. My current stand is self made and I made sure bottom is elevated 4 inches so I can clean the spills.

Ya, the rug will be minimum but still gotta worry about spills and there will be spills.