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Do you have an idea of what time you would need us up there?
As far as the shelving for my sump and Fuge goes... If I had to do it again, I would change a few things.. I wouldn't make it as tall or as deep. That was kind of stupid on my part (I didn't build it either, had a friend help me with...
I think you would be kind of back tracking then no? I think we have to drive right by you... But if you want to come here...so be it!
So, we're all ready Jim...are you!?
I have a 90 gallon Softie tank. I am skimmerless. But do grow macro in the sump (not a fuge). I use a Fluval that has carbon and sponges in it and I use a Turbo Twist 18w UV.
I dont have a huge bioload (3 smaller wrasses and a flamehawk). Everything seems to do well in there so far.
my .02!
It's really your decision, I would keep it hooked up and use a valve on the output of the RO/DI. But if you want to put a valve on the intake and the output and then disconnect it from the main that would be fine as well. As long as you keep it filled with water so the filters don't dry out...
The auto shut off doesn't stop the flow going into the main intake of the RO/DI unit. There is always pressure in the line coming in, unless you shut it off at the source.