ditrias eater?????

rgsa8892 · 09/21/2011, 02:40 PM

any suggestions on what to put into a 100 gal sump with a bare bottom so i don't have to keep siphoning it out?

strittmatter · 09/21/2011, 02:59 PM

Filter bags.

jimmy frag · 09/21/2011, 03:14 PM

sand sifting gobys, starfish, crabs, there are many others...

J2T · 09/21/2011, 03:18 PM

Unless I am mistaken...filter sock is your only option. Whatever critter you put down there is still going to have waste

Allmost · 09/21/2011, 03:19 PM

your question is miss leading ...

so you do not mean the display tank ? but a 100Gallon sump ?

if you actually mean, how to get rid of detritus at the bottom of sump. answer is siphon it out, or use filter socks on the drains, or place a couple of power heads there to not let anything settle ...

rgsa8892 · 09/21/2011, 03:49 PM

yes it is a 100 gal sump to a 120 gal display,don't want filter sock cause it would have to be cleaned everyday to prevent breakdown of waste to ammonia.but i like the powerhead idea

sporto0 · 09/21/2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rgsa8892

yes it is a 100 gal sump to a 120 gal display,don't want filter sock cause it would have to be cleaned everyday to prevent breakdown of waste to ammonia.but i like the powerhead idea

Cleaned every day??? How much detritus do you have floating around in there? I would think every 5-7 days would be a normal routine, you won't get that much ammonia built up in a week from a filter sock.

jimmy frag · 09/21/2011, 04:25 PM

so why not have a clean up crew in the sump ?

hollister · 09/21/2011, 04:26 PM

Increased water flow , controlled feeding habits , water filter such as a hang on back to collect floating debris.

I would go with a powerhead placed toward the bottom to keep debris from falling and settling with the bonus of a better gas exchange at the surface and more use of your best bio filter , the LR by pushing the water through it.

williamjhitchcock · 09/21/2011, 05:14 PM

i just put a maxi jet with a tube that reaches the bottom of my barebottom. It picks up all the detritus and grinds it up. Works great. here's a pic

strittmatter · 09/21/2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rgsa8892

yes it is a 100 gal sump to a 120 gal display,don't want filter sock cause it would have to be cleaned everyday to prevent breakdown of waste to ammonia.but i like the powerhead idea

There are no magical powers in filter socks. Your ditrias will not break down faster inside of a filter sock then out of one.

If you but a pump in your sump to keep it suspended it will just find another spot to settle.

snorvich · 09/21/2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by strittmatter

Filter bags.

Yes, indeed. But keeping your sump clean is a great idea.

snorvich · 09/21/2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by williamjhitchcock

i just put a maxi jet with a tube that reaches the bottom of my barebottom. It picks up all the detritus and grinds it up. Works great. here's a pic

Interesting. No critters get sucked up?

jamesbaur13 · 09/21/2011, 09:27 PM

I recently put an Aqueon 700 power head into my skimmer chamber. It does a good job keeping that area clean.

As a result of putting it there my bubble trap is now the area where the crud accumulates, which is just fine by me.

I have a wet/dry vac that I fit a threaded reducing bushing onto the end of the hose and secured it with aquarium silicone. I threaded a barb fitting into that and attached a 3/8" vinyl hose.

Works great, now I just have to periodically vacuum out the trap, which is a ton easier than vacuuming under my skimmer stand.

09/21/2011, 02:40 PM	#1
rgsa8892 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bethel park PA Posts: 186	ditrias eater????? any suggestions on what to put into a 100 gal sump with a bare bottom so i don't have to keep siphoning it out? __________________ "always buy the best and you'll never be disappointed" Current Tank Info: 120 reef and 360 FOWLR

09/21/2011, 03:18 PM	#4
J2T Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 952	Unless I am mistaken...filter sock is your only option. Whatever critter you put down there is still going to have waste __________________ Jared 60 Gallon cube, 10g sump, 2 AI Sol Blue, SeaSide Aquatic CS3.5 Skimmer

09/21/2011, 03:49 PM	#6
rgsa8892 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bethel park PA Posts: 186	yes it is a 100 gal sump to a 120 gal display,don't want filter sock cause it would have to be cleaned everyday to prevent breakdown of waste to ammonia.but i like the powerhead idea __________________ "always buy the best and you'll never be disappointed" Current Tank Info: 120 reef and 360 FOWLR

09/21/2011, 09:27 PM	#14
jamesbaur13 Apsiring Alhcohlolic Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 772	I recently put an Aqueon 700 power head into my skimmer chamber. It does a good job keeping that area clean. As a result of putting it there my bubble trap is now the area where the crud accumulates, which is just fine by me. I have a wet/dry vac that I fit a threaded reducing bushing onto the end of the hose and secured it with aquarium silicone. I threaded a barb fitting into that and attached a 3/8" vinyl hose. Works great, now I just have to periodically vacuum out the trap, which is a ton easier than vacuuming under my skimmer stand. __________________ 120G AGA Dual Overflow, 40G B Sump, SRO-2000int, 2 Eheim 200w Heater, Eheim 1262 Return, BRS C & GFO React., BR-1000ss Biopellet React., Tunze 5017 ATO, 2 MP-40wes, DIY 76LED (36RB,24NW,6B,6CW,4Moon)

09/21/2011, 02:59 PM	#2
strittmatter Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 409	Filter bags.

09/21/2011, 03:14 PM	#3
jimmy frag Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: burlington ontario Posts: 845	sand sifting gobys, starfish, crabs, there are many others...

09/21/2011, 03:19 PM	#5
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	your question is miss leading ... so you do not mean the display tank ? but a 100Gallon sump ? if you actually mean, how to get rid of detritus at the bottom of sump. answer is siphon it out, or use filter socks on the drains, or place a couple of power heads there to not let anything settle ...

09/21/2011, 04:25 PM	#8
jimmy frag Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: burlington ontario Posts: 845	so why not have a clean up crew in the sump ?

09/21/2011, 04:26 PM	#9
hollister Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,037	Increased water flow , controlled feeding habits , water filter such as a hang on back to collect floating debris. I would go with a powerhead placed toward the bottom to keep debris from falling and settling with the bonus of a better gas exchange at the surface and more use of your best bio filter , the LR by pushing the water through it.

09/21/2011, 05:14 PM	#10
williamjhitchcock Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saint Petersburg Fl Posts: 205	i just put a maxi jet with a tube that reaches the bottom of my barebottom. It picks up all the detritus and grinds it up. Works great. here's a pic