New Sump Box Preparation

Lucky Lefty · 07/15/2014, 04:38 PM

Hello all,

I finally found a sump that fits perfectly in my stand. 36x16x18.

Just wondering, what should I do to prepare my sump or DT for the change. I know that sometimes when you eliminate a major component, with a new, clean component with no bacteria things can get a little whacky parameter wise.

Or am I wrong on that?

Just wondering the right steps to take in switching sumps. Thanks.

planedoc · 07/15/2014, 04:53 PM

So when you eliminate you are saying your replacing your sump with a different one. So what is in your current sump that won't be in the new sump? What are you eliminating?

mcgyvr · 07/15/2014, 04:55 PM

clean new sump with vinegar/water.. done.

Lucky Lefty · 07/15/2014, 08:44 PM

The new sump is much larger, i just thought that a clean sump box, vs my existing one which is coated with bacteria, might somehow alter something.

Just being overly cautious

Lucky Lefty · 07/15/2014, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the replies

FranktheTankTx · 07/15/2014, 09:59 PM

If we're talking JUST a sump - you're ok. I hate jacking with refugiums.

07/15/2014, 04:38 PM	#1
Lucky Lefty Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 790	New Sump Box Preparation Hello all, I finally found a sump that fits perfectly in my stand. 36x16x18. Just wondering, what should I do to prepare my sump or DT for the change. I know that sometimes when you eliminate a major component, with a new, clean component with no bacteria things can get a little whacky parameter wise. Or am I wrong on that? Just wondering the right steps to take in switching sumps. Thanks.

07/15/2014, 04:55 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	clean new sump with vinegar/water.. done. __________________ Who me?

07/15/2014, 09:59 PM	#6
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	If we're talking JUST a sump - you're ok. I hate jacking with refugiums. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

07/15/2014, 04:53 PM	#2
planedoc Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 535	So when you eliminate you are saying your replacing your sump with a different one. So what is in your current sump that won't be in the new sump? What are you eliminating?

07/15/2014, 08:44 PM	#4
Lucky Lefty Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 790	The new sump is much larger, i just thought that a clean sump box, vs my existing one which is coated with bacteria, might somehow alter something. Just being overly cautious