saltysailor2329
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Does anyone use a wet/dry vac to suck all the crap out of the bottom of your sump? If so, then how often do you do it?
Cleaning Sump
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saltysailor2329
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It isn't "so much", its just a bit, but just curious if anyone does this to get the final remnants of debris out of their sump.
saltysailor2329
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I hear you. I was thinking if I did use it I would buy a new one.
pledosophy
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I have one just for my sump. My sump is crystal clear in all sections. I think it really helps promote overall tank health.
saltysailor2329
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How often do you clean the sump with it?
pledosophy
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About once a month these days. I drain my sump almost completely when doing waterchanges (I pump the water out and down the tub). So at that time I give it a quick little vacuum soak the pumps (two returns, skimmer, phospahte reactor in vinegar, etc, etc. Takes me about an hour to do all the cleanings and about 5 min to get it all back together.
saltysailor2329
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Ok thanks for the info. I might start doing that as well.
Shoryureppa
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maybe this will help, i have my drains directly in front of the inlet of my skimenr, whens debris gets past that, i installed a maxi jet 1200 since i only have live rock in that chamber, the outlet of the maxi jet leads to skimmer section again so debris is all collected by skimmer. hope this helps
pledosophy
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About once a month these days. I drain my sump almost completely when doing waterchanges (I pump the water out and down the tub). So at that time I give it a quick little vacuum soak the pumps (two returns, skimmer, phospahte reactor in vinegar, etc, etc. Takes me about an hour to do all the cleanings and about 5 min to get it all back together.
Playa-1
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I use a shop vac to vac the sump from time to time. The shop vac will spill over when full so It's best to put it somewhere that can get wet. I put mine in a bathtub across the hall and use a long hose. It works out great. It's not really on a regular schedule so I do it when ever if feel the need or feel like messing with it. It's a great way to clean up detritus out of a bubble trap. I will usually do it when I feel like doing a water change and cleaning up the sump a little at the same time.
