sump filtration

FINAL PRODUCT

HOW2BUILD: SUMPZILLA

HOW2BUILD: SUMPZILLA (Part 1: The Build) This is a general guide on how to turn an aquarium into the ultimate reef filtration. I am going to explain the planning stage, the materials, and the assembly. The tank I am using is a 75 gallon aquarium Read more here…

Sump in use with equipment. image via R2R member Poseidon

Aquarium SUMPS – The Rundown

SUMPS – The Rundown By definition a sump is a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, in particular. (Wiki). If you are new to the aquarium hobby, you may have heard the word sump before. In the aquarium hobby, and even in professional setups Read more here…

Avast Marine CS3 Cone Skimmer

FILTRATION METHODS

  FILTRATION METHODS When a fish, snail, crab, copepod, shrimp, or coral eats what happens? They poop! When poop is submersed in water it dissolves and becomes detritus, or waste powder. Detritus causes ugly rocks, sand, and feeds bacteria and algae. We do not want Read more here…