Hi, hope everyone is doing well! Posting here after a long time. I have moved from Bethesda to Philadelphia about 4 years ago but i still end up on Cca forum regularly. CCA is just the best!
i have recently purchased a 125g setup. It is predrilled on both sides. Came with a acrylic sump( I think 40 gallon)skimmer( not plannin to use), motor( seems functional but looks old, will probably need replacement). I basically need to do replumbing as the pipes had to be cutto move the setup.
I have never had sump before and I am scared that it will malfunction and overflow and ruin everything. my concern valid? I am also not too confident about hard plumbing and thinking about just using vinyl tubing with hose clamps.
Alternatively, I can seal the drills and put two canister filters( my comfort zone) on it.
I am planning to do a freshwater, South American tank-red severums and uaru, maybe acaras,few loaches and cleaners.
questions:
is sump way better than canisters( fx4/6) when it comes to keeping water clean - parameter and clarity.
is plumbing really that tough? My concerns is that I will encounter slow leaks here and there and mess up the whole living room.
can I do soft plumbing ( vinyl tubings) or is it important to do hard plumbing. I am not a big fan of using super glue and cutting those pipes- I think I lack the craftsmanship on that front. Any useful videos that have been helpful to you.
what is a typical maintenance on sump - filter Pad etc?
thanks in advance!
regards,
Dhaval
i have recently purchased a 125g setup. It is predrilled on both sides. Came with a acrylic sump( I think 40 gallon)skimmer( not plannin to use), motor( seems functional but looks old, will probably need replacement). I basically need to do replumbing as the pipes had to be cutto move the setup.
I have never had sump before and I am scared that it will malfunction and overflow and ruin everything. my concern valid? I am also not too confident about hard plumbing and thinking about just using vinyl tubing with hose clamps.
Alternatively, I can seal the drills and put two canister filters( my comfort zone) on it.
I am planning to do a freshwater, South American tank-red severums and uaru, maybe acaras,few loaches and cleaners.
questions:
is sump way better than canisters( fx4/6) when it comes to keeping water clean - parameter and clarity.
is plumbing really that tough? My concerns is that I will encounter slow leaks here and there and mess up the whole living room.
can I do soft plumbing ( vinyl tubings) or is it important to do hard plumbing. I am not a big fan of using super glue and cutting those pipes- I think I lack the craftsmanship on that front. Any useful videos that have been helpful to you.
what is a typical maintenance on sump - filter Pad etc?
thanks in advance!
regards,
Dhaval