Sump Filter 6 Month Follow-Up [Plus *DETAILED* Breakdown]
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Did my simple DIY sump filters work and do the job I hoped they would? Here is a 6 month follow-up along with a full detailed breakdown of the sump filters on both my 300 gallon African Cichlid tank and my 210 gallon South/Central American Cichlid tank. From drilled Synergy overflow boxes to the plumbing, to the sump tanks and return pumps. All of it, in detail.
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Simple yet very effective sump filters. A great example of how fun this hobby can be. Much thanks and Happy Thanksgiving 😎
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving buddy!
Just great tanks and sump systems. I noticed the red Oscar had to hog in on the camera action. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a great thanksgiving!
Sump videos are the best!!!👍🏿☺️
Great update on the tank and sump setup!!
Great work Ben!!!
Great info Ben!! Sump- thing for everyone!!
Great tanks, Ben! I used that simple design on a 20 long sump and it’s been working great. 👍
I love these sump setups they are great and really do the job probably imo the best and easiest to use.💗✌️👍💯
I have been waiting for this , I’m about to make this on 55 sump myself 😊
Really enjoyed This video Ben.
Like the sumps Ben. As always, very real and useful content. I finally got back from travels and will send you that video. I turned the issue into a science project, ha. I will send you the videos and results tomorrow. ~Tim
Very interesting Ben Thank you for sharing 🙂
Happy thanksgiving
Good video Ben. I also use Poret foam in my sump, great for housing beneficial bacteria.
I’m gonna try my hand at drilling holes in glass myself on a crappy tank , watched diy king showing the process
Nice. Simple and easy. I'm going to look into building a 55 gallon sump similar for my 125 gallon.
@BenOchart
10 ай бұрын
Mines been doing a great job for about a year now😀👍🏻
@kylestivers4606
10 ай бұрын
@@BenOchart probably really easy to clean. I'm sick of dealing with my marineland c360 cannister filter. Pita when I clean it and I have to mess with it because of the issues with getting all the air purged out of it.
Hey ben ! 🐠 💧. Ive always been a canister guy……. But i plan. Getting my first sump. In. January for the 150 gallon im buying…….. your videos are helping me learn. Thanks ! ✅
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Mike
GLASSCAGES ARE AMAZING ❤️
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
True
Looks great, I hope to get my DIY 29 gal sump going on my 75gal Koi tank in the next week or two. Have a ton of logistics I still need to figure out, moving tank from one floor to another.
@keithduwe2647
Жыл бұрын
Good luck 🍀👍 with moving the tank
Great video Ben, thank you for the update. On the 40 breeder, what PPI foam did you use ? I’m doing the same exact setup in a 40 for my 75 gallon.
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
10, 20 & 20 ppi, each 4” thick from Swiss Tropicals who cut them for me.
@tmartin2347
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for the info Ben. What test kit do you use for water quality testing?
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using Aquarium Co-op test strips and I’m about to test the strips from SERA.
Love the set up in the 40 gallon sump. The 3 sponges look like the best way to go with no baffles. Adding that extra water volume also appeals to me. I never tried a sump I use canisters and HOB filters. Do you know of a product than can add an overflow to a 125g tank that is not drilled?
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Several companies make them. Just Google “overflow boxes”
@brianp6180
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will
Where did you find that one way valve? Can't find one anywhere.
Hi Ben. I was wondering if you knew anything about Sicce Whale canister filters. If you do what are your thoughts about them.
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t used the Sicce Whale canister.
How do you manage your pre filter on your FX? I tried several sponges on both my FX 6 & 4. And as soon as they get a little soiled. They get sucked down flat. And collapse.
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Use a more coarse filter. Medium and fine get clogged quickly.
Hi Ben Can you please advise please I'm in the process of getting a new tank 48x30x25" ( about 550 litres) (147 usg) think thatx right ?? Anyway after watching this video I'm now wondering if it would be better to have a small sump tank rather than my FX6 ? Also how do you work out what size sump you need for uour main tank ? Many thanks Steve
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
I’d use that FX-6 and a sump, like a 29 gal or 40 breeder
Be very careful with that 1 way valve , it does not work as how you thought it would , the trickling water will still allow a small siphon to continue sucking water from the main tank to the sump , you gonna need a siphon breaker on your return pipe outlet .
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Yes. One way valves are not total back-siphon solutions. They can fail, leak and not totally shut down when duty. This is why I keep outputs right at the surface and drill a small hole just below the water line of the hook on return in the 210. That breaks and stops the siphon.
Hello Ben! I have an offtopic & a casual question... Do you cycle? If yes how often in a week? Let me be very honest with you, I am blown my your energy levels, it good to be fit like you and would like to know what keeps your energy levels always high.
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
I’m cycling less recently because it’s gotten too cold for me, so instead I’m doing indoor workouts usually with a large balance ball, along with running up steps and some light weight lifting.
@awesomenesss
Жыл бұрын
@@BenOchart Cool... Thanks for sharing that with me, ever since pandemic, life has become pathetic, lots of work load and no time for workouts... planning to go for cycling at least thrice a week just to keep the stress levels down if not they are eating me up hahaha. Thanks again see you tomorrow 😀
Ben, I'm sorry, I must have missed something in the first video. I thought the simple set up with just the 3 - 4" sponges were enough to do the filtering, no to clean with any other filters? But you are saying, a canister filtering system is still needed to run in conjunction with the sponges..?
@BenOchart
3 ай бұрын
No. It's just my preference and I always like a running back-up in case another system fails. Truth is that a simple sump with only sponges could do a fine job all by itself.
why do you have the canister? I am planning on setting up a very similar discus system with just the Poret foam. Do you think I need the canister too?
@BenOchart
6 ай бұрын
I would need more info to answer like size of tank, how heavily will it be stocked, feeding and maintenance routines etc to really answer your question. All that aside, I like having a back up. If one fails or is being worked on, the other one keeps working.
Hi Ben, I'm wondering how big of a sump filter I would need for a 56 gallon tall tank. Thank you
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Usually I recommend sumps for larger tanks, 100 gallon on up. But that doesn’t mean they can’t or shouldn’t be used on smaller tanks. A 10 gallon would work but a 20 tall would be easier to work with and provide more water volume.
@davidsenger7694
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben for the help 🙂
How did you dial in your return pump flow rate to your overflow drain rate? Are the pumps adjustable?
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Pumps are not adjustable but their GPH is within the range that the overflow box is rated for. Drilled external overflow boxes come with a suggested GPH
👍🏻😎What micron of sock are you using?
@BenOchart
3 ай бұрын
200 (it's been a while, but that's my guess)
@j.t.cooper2963
3 ай бұрын
@@BenOchart That seems to be what everybody uses. Thanks.
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