sump??

[Dan_Forbz]

just curious about a sump. only thing that comes to mind is part of a truck engine.

whar are they, what do they do ?

 

[BigJim]

Aquarium sumps are very similar to a sump on an internal combustion engine. They're basically a reservoir under the tank that holds water. The water is pumped up to the tank and overflows back to the sump, much like oil in an engine.

- Sumps are used to increase water volume in the system, which increases stability.
- Sumps are used as filters. You can create all kinds of custom filters to fit your needs with a sump.
- Sumps are used as refugiums to keep critters that don't get along with the rest of your tank.
- Sumps are used to hide equipment such as heaters from view.

I'm sure there are other uses that I'm missing. Google Melev's Reef. There's a ton of information on sumps there.

 

[jsoong]

This is the link:
Melevsreef.com - What is a Sump?

Follow the links in the articles & you'll know all you need (and more) about sumps.

 

[Dan_Forbz]

wow thanks. ill read that up

 

[mgamer20o0]

they are very under rated in fw since most of the time its more diy then the other plug and play options.