sump explaination to newbie

jim_the_newbie

jim_the_newbie

New Member
I am a complete newbie and was wondering if someone in detail could explain sump setups to me. Me being completely new before I start spending money I want to know how to set it up. What I am looking for is a way to put more water volume into a setup. More water volume is usually means to easier upkeep and mistakes dont go bad real fast. Figure it is nice footing for someone just getting into marine fish keeping. I am willing to read so if someone can point me in the direction of URLs will detailed explainations or books to purchase or even if willing to explain here it would be much appreciated. Thank you
-Jim
 
biggdriver

biggdriver

Member
although I have been out of the hobby for a while look into Julian Sprung He has done a lot of work for the reef aquarium industry and has also published a series of books..
The first was entitled the Reef Aquarium..
THis is not your average book it is REALLY DETAILED and explains alot on reef keeping...
CHeck it out
 
mlm

mlm

Active Member
A sump is a tank or other object that takes in water from the tank usually by means of an overflow. In the sump you can place various things as protein skimmer, heater, carbon bags, bio media,...etc that you do not want to put into your tank. The water is returned to the tank with a water pump.
 
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