how to remove detritus in sump

[LIM CHYE HUAT]

as above. what critters can i introduce to clean them up.

[weileong]

manually suck them out during water changes.

[RAV-65]

Bro, do u have wool as mechanical filter before the detritus gets to the sump??

[LIM CHYE HUAT]

Bro, do u have wool as mechanical filter before the detritus gets to the sump??

yes , the wool is the first layer , then come the coral chip and that is all.

my sump only 3 compartment . 1st and 2nd coral chip, last one skimmer and carbon.all detritus accumulate at last one.

manually ###### out is what i am trying to avoid, cause i lazy plus busy . so should i place one pump at the last one to blow the detritus so return pump will suck them back to main tank.

[RAV-65]

U can do that, but will the detritus get stuck in the main tank??

If I were u, I'll siphon it out when I'm changing water... better to remove the detritus as it helps to reduce no3...

[LIM CHYE HUAT]

U can do that, but will the detritus get stuck in the main tank??

If I were u, I'll siphon it out when I'm changing water... better to remove the detritus as it helps to reduce no3...

ok will do that during next water change, but have to buy a hand pump first.

[riot]

A better way is to get a small powerhead and attach a rubber hose. Stir up the water so all the scum is suspended, then switch on the pump- that will deliver all the scum and water to your pail. Easier than to pump from ground level into a higher pail.

[giantbicycle]

A better way is to get a small powerhead and attach a rubber hose. Stir up the water so all the scum is suspended, then switch on the pump- that will deliver all the scum and water to your pail. Easier than to pump from ground level into a higher pail.

and off the return pump when doing that..

[moxa]

Hi Bro,

Get a battery operated siphon to do the job.

At least I find it useful and using it. It cost about $15-$18 am I bought it at clementi LFS (freshwater shop). check for the model support both salt and fresh water.

cheers

Moxa