Freshwater Sump Setup

[@markhaunert5029]

I really like you showing the details of the sump. I never used one so this is very helpful. Thank you for sharing. 👍✌👋

[@tropicalfishhub]

Thanks! Its first time for me to use a sump, but I seem to be happy with it so far

[@markhaunert5029]

@@tropicalfishhub i wish i could find that prefab setup like you found. I've always been kinda turned off of them but your setup and explaining the works is making me want to try. I thank you for that.

[@tropicalfishhub]

@@markhaunert5029 I'm glad it inspired you! I had too many canisters to clean, so I'm relieved to replace most of them with one sump.

[@pauljanueland8444]

Great to Learning about sump. Nice to Get a understanding from some one that have a great sump whit out all the gadets so the sump is more inportent then the aquerium.

[@Crisbas45]

I’ve been trying to Perfect this in my own 225 gal and I believe it’s working great. I just need to get better care free plants like you show here. My water quality is fine I run it all Thru a 36” trigger sump. I’m very happy Also Trigger will sell you extra dividers if you want extra chambers. Thank you for the video I’ve been looking for stuff like this

[@tropicalfishhub]

Trigger sumps look great, but they aren't available here in UK

[@mindovrmatter33]

looks great! Just wondering why you have the plants in the ato reservoir? They wont see any tank water so wont be removing any nutrients form the system. Is it just for aesthetics?

[@tropicalfishhub]

Thank :) As said in the video, there is an auto-top up valve that pumps water from top-up reservoir into sump as water evaporates

[@76mrvitamind]

The Barteri in the sump is a great idea! 👍🏽

[@tropicalfishhub]

Thank you!

[@Mugsi79]

Very nice, thanks for showing.

[@SoldierSide36]

You said 550L combined, could you please give the size of just the sump? Thanks!

[@karloseder6855]

At 0:28 he says it's "about 120L"

[@davidwatson8677]

That’s a real nice setup 👍👍

[@tropicalfishhub]

Thank you!

[@Balataone]

It would have been nice to see your display.. 😊

[@gabrieldomenikos4619]

hey I'm trying to do a Freshwater some I'm not much of a DIY guy so if i were to look for a prefab sump do you have any recommendations of manufactures

[@tropicalfishhub]

If you re in the UK, I can recommend ND aquatics they sell excellent quality/design sumps very reasonably priced too

[@calebfox1530]

be interested to know chemistry readings in the top up tank, given it has live stock in it, also does the top up pump keep pumping against a closed flat valve or does it have a pressure transducer fitted?

[@tropicalfishhub]

I normally have pH at about 6.0, 0 ammonia, and about 10-15ppm nitrates. Top up pump is pumping even if the valve closed, but it is a weak 2W pump, I don't think a stronger pump can handle that.

[@Rlk-l9x]

I heard you say “in case I start a new tank” 😂. What’s next? ☺️ I love the sump. But I’d be dying to put the plants from the sump in the tank 🤔

[@tropicalfishhub]

Oh, no more new tanks for a while. Its been a lot of work setting up this one:) I will need a quarantine tank if I manage to get more Altums in January, but for now no couriers ship fish before Christmas

[@markhaunert5029]

I figured I'd find you here. 👋.

[@Rlk-l9x]

@@tropicalfishhub I understand the quarantine tank thing. How many more altums you planning on getting?

[@Rlk-l9x]

@@markhaunert5029 😂 yup, of course 😉

[@tropicalfishhub]

@@Rlk-l9x I bought 4 wild "red Rio Negro" altums, but I can only get them in January once couriers resume work. Really excited as I never had red Altums

[@Mangobrain82]

Do you find the plants are effective at nutrient removal? I'm planning a cichlid tank and i want to do a large refugium.

[@tropicalfishhub]

They are, although if you expect high levels of nitrates you might need to add some fast growing plants because Anubias are slow growers and slow nitrate removers.

[@nick92028]

Plants that only have their roots in the water and the leaves out of the water actually do a better job. You can use Pothos for example.

[@tanyaroberson9394]

This is my dream.

[@kylewilson623]

Can you say what is swimming beside the plants in the last chamber?

[@tropicalfishhub]

Bristlenose pleco fry

[@kylewilson623]

@@tropicalfishhub thank you for the quick reply I really appreciate that. Love your setup and I'm grateful for your video.

[@thomaskong5]

What brand/ where did you purchase that auto top off valve/auto top off bracket?

[@tropicalfishhub]

I bought it on eBay, sorry can't keep the link here.

[@flyingtiger3954]

What type of light you using for the plant?

[@tropicalfishhub]

Its no brand aquarium LED light