Few Sump Ques. for my new DIY....all feedback welcome

[corkscrewnyc]

I am currently running a proclear 75 and am switching and building a diy 10g sump with refugium. I would appreciate if anyone could give advice and a brief explanation on to why particular choices were made. The questions I have are....
1.... Using rubble rock, filter sock, pad or anything else in my overflow chamber.
2.... Using live sand or miracle mud in refugium
3.... What type of light and wattage for fuge light. Will a led fixture be sufficient

Thank you for all advice ahead of time.

 

[skene]

1. All of the above.
2. Either or.
3. Anything that gives around 5000k lighting. CFL, LED, regular glass bulbs.

 

[albano]

1. All of the above.
2. Either or.
3. Anything that gives around 5000k lighting. CFL, LED, regular glass bulbs.

+1...nailed it...
next question...

 

[skene]

bad albano! bad! bad!
You're supposed to advise him. Not do a "I'll go with what he says".

 

[Imbarrie]

What sized tank do you have?

On larger systems a filter sock is used to remove detritus from the water as it enters the sump. Without that sock your sump will get coated in a brown muck that can have a seriously negative effect on tank parameters if left to fester.
Live sand or miracle mud is up to you. A true DSB is more popular in a sump than mud.
Rumble is a site for bacteria fixing.
LED are a great choice for a fuge. Any light that has a color temp over 6000K will work. If its inside a stand then you may have heat issues with a small T5 or PCs.

 

[albano]

bad albano! bad! bad!
You're supposed to advise him. Not do a "I'll go with what he says".

I was gonna take the next question!

 

[corkscrewnyc]

Thanks...I have a 20g custom thats drilled. After doing some further research the DSB seems like the way to go.
I have never used a filter sock before and am unsure of the maintainence required and frequency. I have always used rubble rock in sumps for the most part as well as some filter floss and pads in other nano tanks.
Seems like many reefers use nothing at all ....which is why I was taking some opinions to assist in my decision making.

 

[skene]

1 filter sock holder.
many filter socks. they are machine washable with bleach only... so you can use them over and over and over.
oh and just add a small clean up crew to make sure than any other pieces of detritus that stay in the fuge area is cleaned up afterward.

 

[albano]

IMO, my filter socks remove more 'crap' from the water than my skimmer. I wouldn't set up a tank without them. The more often you change them, the cleaner the tank will be.

 

[Imbarrie]

IMO, my filter socks remove more 'crap' from the water than my skimmer. I wouldn't set up a tank without them. The more often you change them, the cleaner the tank will be.

Every tank setup is different but in my experience this has been my policy.

 

[mbg75]

What equip you putting in the sump?
I had a 10 gal sump. With a skimmer section, and return section, it didn't leave much room for a fuge.

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[corkscrewnyc]

Great!! Thanks guys.... much appreciated. I am looking at them now online with the holder.

 

[motortrendz]

just buy extra socks, i use 3 total i rotate the 2 out every couple days and i keep the 3rd incase one is no good anymore so i have time to replace it.. theyre cheap enough anyway.. i use 7in x14in w/o the hard rim, they cost me 7$ea

 

[corkscrewnyc]

great advice thanks.....should i buy the filter sock holder that hangs over the edge to hold the socks?? if not does it just lay in the sump?

 

[rbtwo4]

Y don't u just use a 20g as a sump? 10 seems too small IMO

 

[Imbarrie]

y don't u just use a 20g as a sump? 10 seems too small imo

+1

 

[corkscrewnyc]

It's what I have, and wanted to give a DIY a try. If i decide to change up and go bigger it is very inexpensive. So for now just using what I have. Siliconed everything...should be up and running by weekend.

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[mbg75]

Try it out. It will work but the evaporation will have u topping off a lot due to small size. Might have to look into an Ato

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