Sumps

[Hilltopreef90]

How hard is it to replace a sump ?
I created a refugium in a basket that I have rubble rock and chaeto in but I’d like a sump with an actual refugium area with room for my protein skimmer and a media reactor

 

[blaxsun]

Depends on what you have for your existing setup.

 

[X-37B]

Not hard at all if you can remove and replace the existing one.

 

[Lavey29]

Shouldn't be very hard at all and you can combine it with a water change.

 

[Hilltopreef90]

Not hard at all if you can remove and replace the existing one.

This is how my current sump is connected. I bought it used and would need to redo the connections going into the sump. Any advice or tips on the best way to replumb it ?

 

[minus9]

Should be fairly easy to swap out/change plumbing. I would lose the metal hose clamps though, the rust will eventually make it into the water and that's a big no-no.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Do you have a center brace blocking the sump from coming out?

 

[Hilltopreef90]

Should be fairly easy to swap out/change plumbing. I would lose the metal hose clamps though, the rust will eventually make it into the water and that's a big no-no.

Where and what type of fittings can I use in place of the metal ones ?

 

[minus9]

Where and what type of fittings can I use in place of the metal ones ?

https://www.mcmaster.com/nylon-hose-clamps/easy-install-snap-grip-clamps-for-firm-hose-and-tube/

 

[Hilltopreef90]

https://www.mcmaster.com/nylon-hose-clamps/easy-install-snap-grip-clamps-for-firm-hose-and-tube/

Thank you

 

[SPS2020]

The tricky bit, as others have referenced, is getting the clearance needed to remove the old sump and install the new one without moving the stand. When I upgraded to a Trigger sump in my 60g, I had to drain the tank, move the stand, take out the old and replace with the Trigger, then plumb everything because it was a different configuration.