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05/28/2014, 09:29 AM
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Sump Question
Here is my thought process...
The bacteria for the nitrogen cycle lives on things. I want a sump to increase the surface area for this bacteria (and hide some equipment). I have seen others put another rock or two in there sump or those wet/dry balls. Instead of doing something like that, would putting thin sheets of acrylics going the length of the sump, separated by just enough space for water to pass work? Also, does this bacteria require light? |
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05/28/2014, 09:36 AM
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imo it won't work well. Rock is porous, bacteria not only live on the surface but within the pores of the rock. This creates much more surface area than sheets of acrylic would supply.
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05/28/2014, 09:41 AM
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This ^^^
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05/28/2014, 09:44 AM
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I think your best bet in that case would be long thin strips of foam. No?
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05/28/2014, 10:17 AM
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IT'S A NECESSITY TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR SUMP
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05/28/2014, 10:21 AM
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05/28/2014, 10:40 AM
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Live rock or live sand has way more surface area. And very little maintenance. Most do wet dry filter with bio balls in FOLWLR. Reef tanks don't need the added rock if you stock your display with enough rock.
The sheet has little surface area compared to bio balls, live rock, or ceramic media. And no dark is better for the bacteria they won't have to compete with algae. |
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05/28/2014, 11:37 AM
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Thanks, that makes sense. If anything, I'll throw a porous rock or two into the sump.
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05/28/2014, 11:39 AM
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Why don't you throw some Seachem Matrix in there, it's got way more surface area than LR or anything else for that matter.
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05/28/2014, 12:56 PM
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Had to look up what Seachem Matrix is.... Good idea jerseygirl
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