Eshopps third generation refugium pump chamber water too high

[catgirl29]

I have this sump and so far, I like it. Since I have a 60 cube, I have the sump turned so that it sticks out the back of the stand.

I have a question for anyone who has this sump - the return chamber - there's a water line and the float but right now, my water is way higher than the float (the float is totally submerged), making it pretty useless as a means for ATO.

How do I fix this? Do I need a stronger pump that might keep the water line lower? Any suggestions?

 

[jbdreefs]

It sounds like you have too much water in the sump. Have you tried removing water with the pump on such that the level drops to the level of the float?

Have you added extra water to the sump to prevent the return pump from sucking in air? This would indicate that the pump is too strong, possibly.

A picture might help with a diagnosis.