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About Sumps
  • The sump is the center of all complete saltwater filter systems.
  • Filter pad or a filter sock trap waste from the water entering the sump.
  • We recommend purchasing the largest sump that will fit in your aquarium stand.
  • Having extra space in your aquarium sump makes it easy to upgrade your aquarium system in the future.
  • Filter systems using in-sump protein skimmers and/ or submersible pumps require larger sumps than systems with in-line (external) pumps and hang-on or in-line protein skimmers.
  • You can place pieces of live rock in the sump to act as additional biological filters.
  • It is always better to have extra space in your aquarium sump than not enough.
  • Your sump must be able to hold any water that would drain from your aquarium if your power shut off.

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Read sections 1-5 in order for a complete description of an aquarium system
1. Things to consider before purchasing an aquarium
2. What are the main components of a complete filter system?
3. What is cycling? (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate)
4. Salinity, pH, and Alkalinity
5. Water Quality and Movement
Curing and Setting Live Rock
Controlling Algae
Cleaning and Maintenance
Fish Compatibility Groups
Feeding Livestock
Lighting Requirements
Water Parameters
About Calcium Reactors
About Chillers
About Overflow Boxes
About Protein Skimmers
About Pumps
About Refugiums
About RO Water Filters
About Sumps
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