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Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	What is the Purpose of a sump and what is it? Chris
Posted 05-May-2006 00:50
reel big mark Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 112 Registered: 29-Jun-2005	Sumps are seperate tanks, plumbed into your main tank. Normaly bellow the main tank. The water will flow down from the main, go into the tank, through sets up baffles (to reduce bubbles). These are used to hold extra water(for better stablilty) and to hide equipemnt(heaters, skimmers, ect.) They can be really helpful. its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back
Posted 05-May-2006 03:41
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	The following thread should help: http://fishprofiles.com/files/threads/28621.1.htm?13# Though not all sumps use wet-dry filters, they still all provide supplemental water volume and can hold equipment, other livestock, etc. Sumps are great for use in both freshwater and saltwater setups. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 05-May-2006 03:49
Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	Are they necesary? Chris
Posted 05-May-2006 21:21
Patchy Enthusiast Posts: 224 Kudos: 195 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Sep-2005	Nope But they are less work and easier to mantain IMO. Sump wont collect detrus unless you do a wet/dry if you add a refuge you get nutrient export/water volume. the best filter for saltwater is live rock past this look for water volume and water turnover IMO....BUT NOT TOO MUCH AIMING FOR 20X IS A BIT EXCESSIVE
Posted 05-May-2006 21:31


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