Marine sump for fresh water?

[rtague]

My sump that's intended for "saltwater".

Basically, filter socks, bio-medua, equipment chamber, I have a chamber before the last to reduce any micro-bubbles / return pump.

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wow so clean,I'm almost afraid to put my hand in my salt water sump,don't know what lurking in there,again getting some good ideas,thanks.

 

[Oughtsix]

I also use salt water sumps on my freshwater tanks.

I disagree about the trickle filter though. I use the trickle filter configuration of my sumps and find it very beneficial! The trickle filter provides a huge air / water interface which is great for oxygenating the water as well as off gassing organic compounds. I even go so far as to put an airstone under the trickle filter to maintain a constant supply of fresh air up through the bio-balls as the water falls down through the bio-balls.

If you choose not to use a trickle filter you should still be fine. The open design of a sump is much better at oxygenating the water than pretty much any other type of filter.