Anyone running a sump on a larger system?
- Thread starter jack.kemp
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I run 3 sumps on 3 freshwater systems, cool water, mid tropical and tropical, each line of tanks is between 300 and 400 gallons.
I wouldn't go any other way.
Also do freshwater refugiums with aquatic and marginal plants, that contain freshwater shrimp.
And use fractionation on the tanks, and a freshwater pond.
Anything used for salt water, is workable for fresh.
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I wouldn't go any other way.
Also do freshwater refugiums with aquatic and marginal plants, that contain freshwater shrimp.
And use fractionation on the tanks, and a freshwater pond.
Anything used for salt water, is workable for fresh.
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I have never found a better, more economical filtration system then the sumps I've made myself out of old tanks. HOB's and cannisters never seem to be enough and always require short interval maintenance, more than I'd like to do. Parts for a DIY sump or wet dry filter are always easily available at your local hardware store or online.
But I do supplement with cannisters and HOB's and sponge filters. That way maintenance can be done with limited disturbance to the tank.
And the plant I hear to use is Pothos. I've still yet to try integration into my aquariums, but I will someday.
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But I do supplement with cannisters and HOB's and sponge filters. That way maintenance can be done with limited disturbance to the tank.
And the plant I hear to use is Pothos. I've still yet to try integration into my aquariums, but I will someday.
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Yes sumps work on large systems. Pothos are a good nitrate remover for sumps.
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I'll have to have a look at pothos.... a planted refugium section would definitely be my preferred way to go. Natural and low maintenance.
For the first section I have been looking for the best media to use.... al***rog or the trusty plastic pot scrubbers are my two options i think? Anyone using either of these with success?
I only have 3 sections in my sump so one large refugium section, one mechanical filtration section and the return section would be my only option really.... its just deciding how to best set these up!
For the first section I have been looking for the best media to use.... al***rog or the trusty plastic pot scrubbers are my two options i think? Anyone using either of these with success?
I only have 3 sections in my sump so one large refugium section, one mechanical filtration section and the return section would be my only option really.... its just deciding how to best set these up!
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