So I’ve been noticing a bunch of detritus floating around the bottom of my sump. Looking for tips for cleaning this out and what people are doing to maintain their sumps.
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That's a good idea to run that on the sump and have the motor return the water back with a filer sock attached to the bottomWet/Dry shop vacs work great for sucking up detritus. Usually done during a water change, this one seems to be pretty popular as you can fit it to a bucket.
Otherwise if you're able to, a return pump can be used, but you have to have some water in the bucket first for it to make suction.
I've also heard of this, but never used it. Would be interested to hear first hand experience if anyone hasThat's a good idea to run that on the sump and have the motor return the water back with a filer sock attached to the bottom
I got one for my old 125g years ago. If you suck up any sand or bigger stuff it clogs in a split second. After a few times it was tossed in the give away pile. The flaw is the same with a lot of home vaccums that suck dirt thru the blades.I've also heard of this, but never used it. Would be interested to hear first hand experience if anyone has
https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Gravel-Cleaner-Sludge-Extractor/dp/B003C5U2SU
I actually run the motor from the sump with a filter sock into a 35 gallon brute and with a pump inside the brute returning back into tankI've also heard of this, but never used it. Would be interested to hear first hand experience if anyone has
https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Gravel-Cleaner-Sludge-Extractor/dp/B003C5U2SU