Sump Help

[cichlid_tank619]

These are some ruff sketches of what I think I am going to put together for my sump. I've never done this, SO ALL OPINIONS AND ADVICE IS NEEDED! Let me know what you think is good or bad. Thanks guys!

Need to ask any questions let me know!

 

[Andrew McFadden]

A,b and c is really not needed but it will be fine if you still do it. Looks good to me

 

[cichlid_tank619]

A,b and c is really not needed but it will be fine if you still do it. Looks good to me

So the water just running through floss/sponge, bio balls and back into the tank is enough filtration? What removes the ammonia and nitrates? Just good ol' water changes?

 

[ejaramillo01]

So the water just running through floss/sponge, bio balls and back into the tank is enough filtration? What removes the ammonia and nitrates? Just good ol' water changes?

The bacterias in the bio balls and in the substrate will remove the ammonia.

 

[cichlid_tank619]

The bacterias in the bio balls and in the substrate will remove the ammonia.

So from my pics I should be ok in your opinion? I'm only using the seachem products in ABC because I already use them in my fluval 405. Keeps it clean!

 

[ejaramillo01]

So from my pics I should be ok in your opinion? I'm only using the seachem products in ABC because I already use them in my fluval 405. Keeps it clean!

As mentioned by Andrew, yes you should be fine, if you are using A,B,C already, it is up to you to keep it, it is not going to hurt.

Looks good to me

 

[Andrew McFadden]

So from my pics I should be ok in your opinion? I'm only using the seachem products in ABC because I already use them in my fluval 405. Keeps it clean!

That's fine if you still want to use it, it won't hurt a thing.

 

[Rlavassor86]

I would add a bubble trap. But otherwise looks good

 

[Rlavassor86]

Also looks like your using a siphon style suction for your overflow. Check out gl*******s.com they've got good kits. I personally like them better. But that's just my opinion. And there a lot of DIY videos on you tube to set up the glass hole kit.

 

[Dean jones]

UARUJOEY on YouTube is great at making all things Fishkeeping ? Would advise anyone to check his videos out

 

[cichlid_tank619]

Also looks like your using a siphon style suction for your overflow. Check out gl*******s.com they've got good kits. I personally like them better. But that's just my opinion. And there a lot of DIY videos on you tube to set up the glass hole kit.

You referring to "glasscages.com"?

 

[cichlid_tank619]

I would add a bubble trap. But otherwise looks good

What is a bubble trap? Is it the part of the syphon?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

What is a bubble trap? Is it the part of the syphon?

No it goes into the sump but its freshwater so I wouldn't worry about it

 

[Rlavassor86]

You referring to "glasscages.com"?

Not sure why its blanked out bit no glass holes . Com

 

[mfdrookie516]

Be very careful giving that link out... it's www.glass-holes.com. The "-" is very important.

 

[Rlavassor86]

Be very careful giving that link out... it's www.glass-holes.com. The "-" is very important.

Yea that's the one.

 

[cichlid_tank619]

UARUJOEY on YouTube is great at making all things Fishkeeping ? Would advise anyone to check his videos out

Thanks a lot form the heads up on this dude! I actually watched the stand build he did a while back and am now going to use his over flow systems! I'm stoked! If it wasn't 1130 at night I would so be at Home Depot buying the PVC!! Thanks a lot. I always get the best hook ups on the forum!

 

[Dean jones]

My pleasure