Sumps work byhaving water drain down from the main aquarium via a weir and overflow section and into the sump. The water then passes through the filtration in the sump before being pumped back up to the main aquarium. The circulation of water never stops providing the 'Return Pump' is oper...
In today's episode, we are going to show you how we turned a 30 gallon rimless aquarium into a custom sump with a built-in ATO reservoir for a 50 gallon display tank. This was a fun and fairly easy DIY project we are confident you can do at home after watching this tutorial. -...
Attach the sump so that the water moves from the filter, to the sump and protein skimmer through the UV or ozone sterilizer, then to the chiller. Place a powerhead to push water from the sump, out the PVC piping up into the sterilizers, chillers or aquarium, depending on what equipment...
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
Fresh water fish come from rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Weather and other natural occurrences can make their habitats subject to variations in water chemistry and temperatures. Because of this, freshwater fish tend to be more adaptable and tolerant of changes in the aquarium. ...
But before we jump into this section, I want to make one thing clear: The battle against nitrates is never over! As long as your fish are eating and pooping, there is going to be waste in your aquarium, which means that unless you act, your nitrate levels are going to continually rise...
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
Dry the entire aquarium so you can easily spot any leaks. Power the pumps one at a time and carefully inspect all connections for leaks. Carefully check the sump to see if it overflows. Check that the protein skimmers make bubbles and the pumps used for them are running. Step 3: Substra...
When you embark on setting up the perfect reef aquarium, you will want to incorporate coral. You might, however, not realize there are different types of coral with their own characteristics and needs. The two main categories of coral are hard and soft c