300 Cichlid Sump Revamped! Powerhouse!
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#DIY #Cichlids #Sump #Aquarium #Aquaponics #Smart
It was time for a change, an improvement in many aspects. Having left over colored PVC from my saltwater build, I decided to put it to good use to not only enhance the appearance of this massive filtration system, but to also improve on the system's efficiency. The new set up allows me to run a much higher flow rate at a lower main pump power setting...a win-win.
I was able to "clean up" a handful of areas that were not optimal, making more direct routes for water flow and reducing drag and turbulence. Sound over the top? Perhaps, but I am left with a new and improved system that has actually surprised me in efficiency and power consumption.
This system has also been set up as a "smart" tank like my saltwater set up. I am using wifi outlet plugs and an app on my phone (Gosund).
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Everything is DIY. Here is a list of the equipment I use in the sump section:
75G tank DIY sump build
Main pump: Jebao DCP 10,000
Wavemaker in K1 section: Jebao PP Wavemaker
Georg Fischer Wye check valve (superior checkvalve, unrestricted, silent, easy maintenance)
Colored PVC pipe- ebay
Aqua Ultraviolet 25W UV sterilizer
Hygger 800W Titanium Digital Heater
Drip System Filtration: Sediment filter and carbon blocks
Sump section lighting: TruLumen Pro LED strip light
Gosund WiFi outlet plugs
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Not gonna lie, your previous work was amazing but looks like a maze (and getting all the info was hard for me that English isn't my first language). This one kept the efficiency but looks way more minimal! Congrats to you
Hi awesome setup do you do weekly water changes? What are your nirates like 5-10ppm? Or higher
@Jetblink619
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Auto water change system....as shown in the video.
Absolutely stunning!!! Simply a Work of art!!! 😎💪🏼
Beautifully done 👌🤘
stronger, faster, better :) time will tell. Awesome plumbing and work though!
New to this sump thing..how do you have the water coming from the tank? Overflow box?
@Jetblink619
2 жыл бұрын
This tank came “reef ready”, there is an internal overflow box in each back corner
@patriot7734
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jetblink619 Thank you! Awesome set ups
Just recently bought a 210 mega overflow aquon tank and deciding on sump setup, what gallon sump do you recommend to get for biological, mechanical filtration , and what size return pump, would also like it to be big enough for backflow if power was to go out to prevent flooding over. Thanks, great setup you have
@Jetblink619
2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to sumps I always recommend going the biggest you can. I use a Trigger Sapphire 44 sump on my 210. If I were to do a DIY sump on this tank (the only one I didn’t), I would use a 75 gallon tank, which would be a much more cost effective route.
Only you can make neat even neater. It looks great under there. Congratulations on the 1k subs.
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I aim to please! Thank you!
Quality! 👍
That's sick! nice to see the upgrade after watchin your other reef tank vid and you talking about doin it to the Cichlid tanks. beautiful set up!!
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I had the extra PVC so might as well put it to good use!
I love your work!
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
even the UV is gray now :) good job man
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Haha....yeah I just couldn’t leave it white lol
@coolermaster
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jetblink619 I wouldn't either haha I'm considering painting my black uv sterilizer now lol
@coolermaster
3 жыл бұрын
also why do you seem to have fewer k1 now in the chamber compared to before?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
@@coolermaster no change to the K1 except for the pump....it may just be the different flow and the lower power setting. If I crank the pump up it completely becomes full looking.
Your sump is very awesome!!! I would like to fixed my sump like you.but My Fish tank is only 36”
Those check valves are the best! Where'd you hide your heater?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
They certainly are. I have an 800W heater in them one of the corner overflow boxes
Amazing job! Really beautiful setup! Did you build the stand and canopy yourself too?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes I built everything you see but the glass tank itself.
I like your new sump and equipment but what I like more is that you reduced the amount of fish in your tank.
This is an absolutely gorgeous set up. I am currently in the process of setting up a 240 for my Africans. My question is - in your K1 chamber you now have some kind of blue media circulating in there, what is it?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The blue in the K1 is pieces of poret foam. I no longer use K1 media in any of my tanks, check out my latest sump vid.
beautiful tank and sump!! what size is the pvc plumbing?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 1 1/4”
Amazing. How much will it cost for sump only? Including all the system installed there.
Looks awesome, what drain method do you use ? Herbie ? also, your UV is it always on ?
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
Dual Durso overflow UV remains on at all times
@TA-op3vn
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
When you move from useing buffer to no buffer how did you do it sudden change in ph not bad ??
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t use buffer.....ever.
@andrewgetty9478
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jetblink619 oh rite what is your ph ? I started useing buffer as my tap water out of tap is 7 and fish seem to be bit more colourful but few seem to be flashing on substrate??
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgetty9478 my ph is around 7.4
@andrewgetty9478
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jetblink619 Awh ok what temp you keep at ??
@Jetblink619
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgetty9478 77
not gunna lie.. this is nice.. but ill show u what neet is soon.. moving my 180 tropheus tank. definitely making a montage just for u