Best sump features

Mebeknob · 11/14/2016, 11:05 AM

I'm interested in finding all the unique tweaks, customizations and/or feature companies or individuals have put into their sumps. Or if you have an idea that hasn't been implemented, add it here!
Would love to get more input. Add pictures if you can.

Here are a few I thought were cool to get the ball rolling.

Built in reactor

Center section bypass. This way you can drain the center section of the sump for cleaning or water change and the DT still gets circulation.

Customized lids

Remote prob holder

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Mebeknob · 11/15/2016, 07:21 AM

Filter sock silencers

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Mebeknob · 11/15/2016, 07:21 AM

Water volume markings

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Mebeknob · 11/15/2016, 07:22 AM

Built in cable stays or catches

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d2mini · 11/15/2016, 08:59 AM

Some of that stuff like the vertex is just over complicated and can be limiting down the road when you decide you want to change equipment.
All i need is something to hold my probes, my heaters, and my dosing lines.
And make sure the skimmer section has an adjustable baffle to change water height.
Covers are nice where possible, so cutouts for cords/equipment on those.

Buzz1329 · 11/15/2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Some of that stuff like the vertex is just over complicated and can be limiting down the road when you decide you want to change equipment.
All i need is something to hold my probes, my heaters, and my dosing lines.
And make sure the skimmer section has an adjustable baffle to change water height.
Covers are nice where possible, so cutouts for cords/equipment on those.

Yep.

But adjustable baffle for skimmer section? What a great idea. Can you point me to any threads discussing this feature?

Thanks,

Mike

Timfish · 11/15/2016, 09:00 PM

I used to think all that stuff was nice 20 years ago. As time went by the simpler the system the easier the maintenance and better success I've had. Here's a video of one of my systems I had clams successfully reproduce:

TFC sump http://youtu.be/WDj0daKV2B8

DivingTheWorld · 11/15/2016, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz1329

Yep.

But adjustable baffle for skimmer section? What a great idea. Can you point me to any threads discussing this feature?

Thanks,

Mike

http://www.triggersys.com/test/emerald-details/

Awesome feature so you don't have to bother with a stand. My next sump will definitely feature an adjustable skimmer section height.

11/14/2016, 11:05 AM	#1
Mebeknob Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 123	Best sump features I'm interested in finding all the unique tweaks, customizations and/or feature companies or individuals have put into their sumps. Or if you have an idea that hasn't been implemented, add it here! Would love to get more input. Add pictures if you can. Here are a few I thought were cool to get the ball rolling. Built in reactor Center section bypass. This way you can drain the center section of the sump for cleaning or water change and the DT still gets circulation. Customized lids Remote prob holder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Some of that stuff like the vertex is just over complicated and can be limiting down the road when you decide you want to change equipment. All i need is something to hold my probes, my heaters, and my dosing lines. And make sure the skimmer section has an adjustable baffle to change water height. Covers are nice where possible, so cutouts for cords/equipment on those. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

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Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	I used to think all that stuff was nice 20 years ago. As time went by the simpler the system the easier the maintenance and better success I've had. Here's a video of one of my systems I had clams successfully reproduce: TFC sump http://youtu.be/WDj0daKV2B8 __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek

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