sump

As of continuation from my meet & greet post https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-reefer-from-canada.689180/. So, somehow I found myself managing saltwater tank now... This is our first marine tank, here is what we have so far: Bowfront 47G tank - Fluval Vicenza Fluval 205 Canister filter...

Hi guys, I’ve just noticed a strange layer of ‘ oil ‘ on top of my sumps water level, i had syphoned it out previous night but seem to came back next day just as much. Only change i’ve had was adding a refugium to my sump (reefer 170) I have a cheap ebay light on at 12 hrs a day opposite my...

Hello all, I have made the decision to get another saltwater aquarium to have a fish-only tank and another fish + reef tank. I currently have a drilled 75 gallon that has been running great for years with a sump. I am going to be acquiring a 150 gallon that is not drilled on the bottom like...

I have a small sump I’m setting up for a nano reef I’m setting up. I don’t know what media to place in it. I’m doing a protein skimmer. But what should I add for media. A large particle, to a medium, to a floss? Then skimmer? If you can link me stuff on BRS or MD please do so, or even amazon...

Hey guys, currently have 3 chamber sump, but who ever designed the 1st chamber is only less than 4 inches wide and can not for a 4 inch sock filter or cup, wanted to add a clarisea but will not fit in this chamber, considering taking the baffles out of the 1st chamber and just run a 2 chamber...

Hi, i'm totally new to saltwater tank world. Can I use Stainless Steel Screening Sheet instead of general filter socks into my sump?

Hello I was wondering if I could put a couple of sponge filters in my sump so I would have them established for quarantining but was wondering if I would have to have the air stone in them to have water moved through or if I could just place the sponges right in it. Thanks for any responses!

36" trigger sump in great/like new condition. $150 pick-up (only) in Lima OH

Hey! So I went a lil coral shop based out of a storage unit, and I found a great buy. A 25 gallon cube rimless, on a stand, with a sump. Only problem was the leftover dirt and grime. Anyways! I cleaned it up, and I’m wondering what oveflow box should I do? I’m wanting an internal overflow, and...

Hello all, I’m about to start building a sump for my 90 gallon aquarium. I’m just wondering if there’s an “ideal” inside diameter for the intake and return plumbing. The bulkheads that are built in have a 1 1/2 inch diameter. Should I go with this size, or would a 1” or 1 1/4” be better based on...

I'm planning on creating a "fish room" in the garage to hold my remote sump, mixing station, filters, etc..... Right now I have a house layout as such: Fish tank is going to go in the "fish tank" area. Can I run the plumbing from the behind the fish tank, along the bedroom / office wall...

So basically ive been told that until we find a larger house i am on a tank restriction. I can add whatever i want to under the tank including tanks just nothing unsightly outside of my undisputed territorial lines. As of now i have a mess of wires and neat freaks nightmare for a sump fuge area...