faq that everyone thinks about but probably doesnt ask:Sump questions

[fitbmxdude989]

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3279532

Doesn't the filter material hold good bacteria?

I thought that is what it was for.
yes it holds bacteria, but it is just a prefrence, its not needed if you have bioballs and other things for bacteria to grow on in the sump or in the tank, but at that point its up to you weither you want it or not

 

[fitbmxdude989]

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3279453

Jstdv8:
I started a thread for some help...will you be my sump guru? Pleeese

sure, and if you have any questions about sumps ask on here and hopefully anyone on this thread can help, thats why i posted it, to help ppl out, i had the same problem when i bought mine, if i would have known more i would have made one

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3279536
yes it holds bacteria, but it is just a prefrence, its not needed if you have bioballs and other things for bacteria to grow on in the sump or in the tank, but at that point its up to you weither you want it or not

Thanks, for a moment there I thought I had misunderstood why a filter was in there, and I wanted to be sure.

 

[jstdv8]

if you go filter you just wash it off about as often as you did the filter in your canister filter. same idea

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Jstdv8
http:///forum/post/3279555
if you go filter you just wash it off about as often as you did the filter in your canister filter. same idea
Are you talking about the pre-filters in the overflow? I wash both of mine every few days.....That is not my main bacterial gatherer (LOL....that sounds dumb) You know what I mean.....I also change the floss in my sump every couple of days
****IMPORTANT NOTE...IF YOU do use the foam prefilters in the overflow...they must be kept clean, or they will mess with your overflow water levels******

 

[fitbmxdude989]

thanks for that note meowzer, and now im at a point of asking a question

what does the floss do exactly? i never used it before but i always hear good things about it at my lfs

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3279561
thanks for that note meowzer, and now im at a point of asking a question

what does the floss do exactly? i never used it before but i always hear good things about it at my lfs
Just catches floating stuff....I guess it's extra filtering

 

[fitbmxdude989]

oh ok...lol then i guess my lfs is just trying to get another sale...lol thanks meowzer

 

[jstdv8]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3279556
Are you talking about the pre-filters in the overflow? I wash both of mine every few days.....That is not my main bacterial gatherer (LOL....that sounds dumb) You know what I mean.....I also change the floss in my sump every couple of days
****IMPORTANT NOTE...IF YOU do use the foam prefilters in the overflow...they must be kept clean, or they will mess with your overflow water levels******
yeah, you just said exactly what I was thinking.

 

[fitbmxdude989]

im surprised that florida joe isnt on this board yet...lol

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3279576
oh ok...lol then i guess my lfs is just trying to get another sale...lol thanks meowzer
I buy the quilting batting from Walmart's craft department....costs like $5 for a REALLY big bag that lasts a long time.....I just cut it to the size I want......
In 18 months I have gone thru one package.....

 

[fitbmxdude989]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3279604
I buy the quilting batting from Walmart's craft department....costs like $5 for a REALLY big bag that lasts a long time.....I just cut it to the size I want......
In 18 months I have gone thru one package.....
oh well thats not exepensive, i might do that just for the added help...lol

 

[jstdv8]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3279598
im surprised that florida joe isnt on this board yet...lol
He must be on vacation from beating me senseless. Dude knows his stuff though!

 

[fitbmxdude989]

Originally Posted by Jstdv8
http:///forum/post/3279620
He must be on vacation from beating me senseless. Dude knows his stuff though!

yea he pretty much walked me through setting up my tank and everything...lol he should be hired by swf lol he has the answer to almost everything in the hobby..lol

 

[fitbmxdude989]

im surprised that no body seems to have too many questions...lol

i guess people really are doing thier homework nowadays...lol

 

[yannifish]

Here's one:
What supports the PVC going to and from the tank?

 

[fitbmxdude989]

could you explain your question more? like if its a custom sump or not and if its a drilled tank or not?

 

[yannifish]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3285126
could you explain your question more? like if its a custom sump or not and if its a drilled tank or not?
It will be a costum sump (ten gallon tank), and will utilize a hang on back overflow, as I cant drill the tank due to it being filled with water.
Basically I'm asking whether it's just the overflow that supports the PVC, or if it needs additional support.

 

[novahobbies]

Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3279355
Originally Posted by beaslbob
Can a sump be made for less then $50 plus the cost of the pump?
Rubbermaid tub(depending on size) $4 to $10 PVC (Size and length vary) with all connections not more than $15
Leaves plenty for whatever you want inside.
You did say plus the cost of pump!
You can also DIY a trickle filter that's effective and fairly cheap too:
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s...ect&highlight=