Clogged Sump Hoses

[Bdonaldson]

Does anyone know of an easy way to unclog sump hoses? It would be a real pain to have to take this thing apart to clean it

 

[Rivercats]

Honestly I only know how to remove and flush the lines. Never tried it without removing them. You've been wanting to take it off so sounds like it's a good time to bite the bullet!

 

[Bdonaldson]

Honestly I only know how to remove and flush the lines. Never tried it without removing them. You've been wanting to take it off so sounds like it's a good time to bite the bullet!

Yes I think it is time to get it out if there. Not sure how to cap the holes in the overflow boxes.

 

[Rivercats]

Know any plumbers you could ask?

 

[Bdonaldson]

Know any plumbers you could ask?

Actually I do, my son-in-law is a Plummer. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Lol

 

[Bdonaldson]

Well finally got rid of my sump. Boy was that a job. Thank goodness my Son was staying with us because I know I could not have done it by myself. I had to drain the tank down to about 7 inches of water just so he could move it. And I had to break the sump up with a hammer to get it out of the cabinet. My poor fish. As soon as we got the sump out I had him move the tank back so I could start filling it.

I am running the fx5 with 2 air stones and a Hydor korallia at one end to improve circulation. Had to send back the fluval 406 because the lid would not seal properly causing a slow leak that went on for about a week before I discovered it.

I have to say I am about fed up with the fluval issues I have had this year. Its time for a change. I have heard good things about the cascade canister so I ordered one to try it out. I am waiting for that to arrive so I can get it up and running.

 

[delfisherman]

I have a cascade 700 running for three weeks and it is a great canister. It is quieter than my whisper 40 on my 20gal

 

[Bdonaldson]

That's good to know. Yeah all the reviews were really praising the canister and how quiet it is. Thanks for the info. Makes me feel better about ordering it.

 

[Rivercats]

You are just having all kinds of problems girl! You know I've been buying and using Fluval Cansiters since the 80's and never had a problem. I think you have bad mojo with them! But on the good note you finally have that sump off! Hope the rest is smooth sailing!

 

[Bdonaldson]

Thanks Janis. Yeah I don't know what is here lately. I have always bought Fluvals in the past also. Hope this new one can help me out. Can't wait to get it and give it a try.