Hi guys.
So I’ve just brought myself a 400l tank with a 100l sump. I’ve never used a sump before and was after some advice on media to use and placement etc.
It’s got 3 chambers plus a top up chamber (used to be used for marine but I won’t be using this chamber) I have a filter sock on the pipe letting water into the sump but am stuck with what media to use and whereabouts to put it. I’ve spoke to someone a my local LFS and he advised me to put pond filter media (black, green and blue foam egg crate style sheets) in the middle chamber. I have done this but can’t see how this is going to filter anything considering the water doesn’t pass through them rather just over the top. I’ve attached a pic of the sump layout and any advise anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.
Thank
So I’ve just brought myself a 400l tank with a 100l sump. I’ve never used a sump before and was after some advice on media to use and placement etc.
It’s got 3 chambers plus a top up chamber (used to be used for marine but I won’t be using this chamber) I have a filter sock on the pipe letting water into the sump but am stuck with what media to use and whereabouts to put it. I’ve spoke to someone a my local LFS and he advised me to put pond filter media (black, green and blue foam egg crate style sheets) in the middle chamber. I have done this but can’t see how this is going to filter anything considering the water doesn’t pass through them rather just over the top. I’ve attached a pic of the sump layout and any advise anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.
Thank