Easy fresh water sump simple and efficient (no chemicals)

Are you fed up with searching for a simple and easy sump set up check out this video it tells you how to. I can clean my sump quick and easy and takes literally 2 minutes.
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[@leah66]

I think that ‘anubias lookalike’ plant you mentioned is a lobelia cardinalis! They’re pretty uncommon, but they do great in moderate light without co2. Clearly loving your tank!

[@OriginalMindTrick]

No, it's a crypt still in its emersed state.

[@milesnapue]

Wouldn't you want the water going through the coarse sponge, then fine sponge, then the finest, the floss so as not to clog up the floss with the larger particles?

[@neilgater2213]

i would do Course, /medium and then fine

[@sarahfehr4945]

Could I do this in a Lowe's bucket on a much smaller scale? Or a trash can...? The tank is 75 gallons and I don't feel like I need anything this large. I'm brand new

[@MicksFishUk]

Yes I’m sure you can as long as it holds water 👍🏻

[@ezzathanna1]

Thanks for the video , Do you do water changes with the sump? How often ?

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate I clean that sump about every 3 months

[@nandasarva1133]

That bucket water in which you squeezed your filter foam is pure gold. Only we understand 😎 you know who 😅

[@pisces9194]

Hi Bro! You have utilised too much space of your cabinet for sump. Better try for raceway system for sump. Using acrylic partition too would help you in maintaining your cleaning purpose! It's not critics, It's for your next level and coming out of the box. Enjoy your work.

[@ai_guideofficial]

Is it okay to use sump filter on planted tank?

[@BradK02]

Common Mick, that 4 foot tank is under stocked 😂🤣. Jokess

[@jedz86]

Nice one im just setting up my firs sump for 180 l tank.. cleaning time is impressive when I compare to bucket filter...

[@dangoodfield6525]

Just as you’ve helped me with my sump this video get released😅 it’s helped me for sure though when I need to change the floss in my sump

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Would be interesting to see how high the water level would go in the sump if you cut the power to the pump. The outflow is rather high but your sump water level is rather low.

[@MicksFishUk]

I cut the power every week to do the maintenance. Could fit another 35 litres in the sump when the weir empties. Is a must to check if you are running sumps

[@4kdetail46]

This is how I run my sump on my 11ft ray tank mate (freshwater_stingraysuk on insta)

[@MicksFishUk]

Best way mate. Let me know when ur up for that video 😁👍🏻

[@Tiktokvideos-iv1wl]

How do I do a 50% water change on the tank itself not the sump?

[@BazzaUK]

Mick can you please let me know what media u are using in the sump im gonna be using a sump on my 4ft 1200 360L tank what media do u use in it ?

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate I have alpha grog in there and filter floss in the first section very simple set up but very effective

[@gavinkiely5467]

Filter socks would be even quicker,I run a a somewhat similar set up but use felt filter socks, I've three of them so I rotate and then its easy to wash them.

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Filter socks suck. You need to constantly clean those suckers out. Just use sponges and floss for mechanical.

[@patrickwoodley9823]

Gorgeous tank mate! Where was the tank from and do you know the name of the finish? Im looking for something similar for my tank. Cheers

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate nd aquatics built it for me best speak to them pal thanks for watching mate 👍🏻

[@PanRybka22]

Good video like i sub

[@andrewgetty9478]

Are sumps loud getting new tank not sure weather to do sump or fx6 on a 5 foot tank tank will be in living room

[@MicksFishUk]

Sumps are real quiet mate 👍🏻

[@andrewgetty9478]

What return pump you using ?

[@iqbaljumani4717]

Very nice and informative video 😊

[@Meshanth]

Is there any particular reason you chose to have the weir on the side as opposed to the middle? Any pros and cons to either? Thanks and great work with the channel

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate no reason at all just how I wanted it on this tank.

[@pehan1712]

Did u buy sump separately or was a part of tank

[@MicksFishUk]

Came with the tank mate

[@richardmusgove3487]

Why not put the pollyfil under the foam pads???

[@MicksFishUk]

I tried that mate prefer it this way and this way u can tell how dirty the filter wool is 👍🏻

[@ABD4VIDS]

Excellent

[@badgoat666]

Hi mate, long time subscriber. Love your tanks and content 😁 I was hoping I could pick your brain..I'm just about to upgrade to my first sump on a 6 foot x 2x2. Really excited! I'm guessing you still need to gravel vac as much, does it reduce the water changes? Thanks again for the great content and best wishes for the new year, Mark

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate thanks for watching. That’s awesome nice size tank. It’s up to you really mate all depends what bottom feeding fish you keep. In my clowns loach tanks I don’t ever have to. Hope this helps cheers mick.

[@badgoat666]

@@MicksFishUk yes mate, thanks for the advice 😁 I'm putting my 3 oscars in there and a peacock bass with an albino pleco, 2 bristle noses and a blue lobster pair. It's possibly still going to be a little overstocked but it's the biggest tank I can fit atm. I'd started playing with aquaponics with some pothos and bits and bobs from the tank too so I'll set that back up when we move. Thanks again 😁🤘

[@patriot7734]

If Dollar General was hired to build a sump.

[@AkwarystykaKrystran]

Sump świetna sprawa pozdrawiam like

[@GTspongebob]

Have your clown loaches ever had white spot? If so how did you treat them?

[@MicksFishUk]

Years ago mate I did 20% water change every day for 2 weeks and it went never had it again hope this helps

[@GTspongebob]

@@MicksFishUk thanks, just got 4 baby clowns and 2 have white spots on there tail fin

[@Dansexotics]

@@GTspongebob bump your temp up in the tank to 80 but make sure the water is well oxygenated still then you need to go get a white spot treatment make sure to take out any activated carbon out your filter though as this will just filter out any medication you put in hope this helps

[@GTspongebob]

@@Dansexotics Iv got some coming tomorrow and got an airstone in

[@Dansexotics]

@@GTspongebob bump the temp up slowly mate do a good water change before you put the treatment in just keep up water changes and treating and it should go good luck 👍

[@cchesney6075]

Hi Just back from ND aquatics I want to get 5 by 2 aquarium (450L roughly) I can’t decide what filtration I should go for At the moment Iv got 125 Liter with sump filter on the back of my tank and i love in it Its just on my new tank sump will be massive,and some people say they are very noisy Sump or canister? Thank you very much I watched all your videos 👍🏻💪🏻

[@MicksFishUk]

Hey mate that’s great news. Sump hands down bud got to be done will save you lots of time and looks better and quieter☺️👍🏻

[@timothywheaton9867]

Is this a this an nd aquarium?

[@MicksFishUk]

Yes mate all my tanks are 👍🏻