sump

For a while I have been using a needle wheel pump for my co2 diffusion and while it works well, I’m not convinced that just the mist is enough for my sumped setup, not to mention its unsightly. I have not been happy with my plant growth and have noticed some unsightly algae that I believe is due...

This is the original Bean Animal Overflow guide from the creators website. It has recently disappeared from the web when you go to older links so here is the updated link for anyone who is considering a sump setup...

Hi, Im in the process of buying a new 150cm long tank. My previous one was also that size, it was custom built with a sump which I was very happy with. Not sure whether to go down the sump route again for the new one or whether to use a canister filter. I like how everything is more accessible...

Hi, I am looking for a new 150cm long tank. This will be a freshwater setup, and will have a sump as filtration. I am considering a tank from Evolution Aqua. Since I want a sump, I'm considering going for their eaReefPro marine range instead of their Aquascaper range. Has anyone used an...

I've ran air-stones at lights out, I've ran them 24/7 with co2 cranked up to compensate. The battle for good oxygen levels without de-gassing co2 always seems to take place at the water surface which recently led me to an idea/experiment. What if I create "another" surface which I can aerate...

Hi everyone, I'm in the midst of setting up a new tank 120 US gal / 455 litres and would like to use a sump for the filtration system.:) I have googled for ideas for fresh water sumps setups and most of the results are for marine tank and even then all most freshwater sump photos are not...

hi, I have a load of clay pebbles and a lot of spare space in a sump. Is there any reason why they wouldn't work as a filter media? I can't think of any, but before I stick them all in... thanks

Have made a couple of posts on this under other topics, but thought I’d tidy it up and start a journal (please forgive the repetition). The tank is a TMC 900 Signature (90x45x45) with sump. I’ve bought it second hand, it having previously been a reef tank. Total water volume will be around...

Hi, I have a new project in the pipeline and I’d welcome some feedback on what I’m planning before I get started. There’s no particular reason for the project, other than I caught newtankitis. My aim is to get somewhere close to the self-sustaining minimal input type thing (plus water...

Just a question regarding sumps. Why are they not used much in freshwater aquaria? Thanks

guys Quick help needed, got a signature 900 setup with the sump. It's my first sump system and its gurgling a lot. Any tips to help before the better half kills me? A journal will be following shortly, unless of course it gets thrown out the window.... Rich

Greetings and welcome to my new journal. This is the follow on scape from my previous Island Shore effort that had become a bit old and overgrown. For this project I wanted to go to something more wood and fern based and less high speed, high light Friday 10th July marked change over day and...

Right i have decided to go for co2 I will be putting the co2 into the final chamber of my sump and the return pump will then take it back up into the main tank. My question is what is the best way for me to get it into the tank. I have been on numerous websites and i am struggling to figure out...