Brown Sump Waste

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by untamed

That looks like a very handy device. What is it? Where can I get one?

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

What is that contraption you got there Johnny?

Originally Posted by SeaShell

I think that "device" shown earlier is just a powerhead with a prefilter? ...

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Looks more like a HOB powerfilter to me with a couple adapters maybe? What's really caught my eye though is the scoop of the nozzle. Was just thinking if it was an off-the-shelf product it might be worth picking up.

It's a HOT Magnum filter. Made by Marineland. The "scoop" nozzle is from a hand siphon/vacuum I purchased many moons ago. I use it once a month. Oh, okay...sometimes I get lazy and I miss a month. Rinse the filter cartridge off in a bucket. Swish it around, then dump.

Further to this, I did an annual MAJOR sump cleaning about six months ago. Swished all the Live Rock I had in there. Vacuumed all the BSW. Did a complete sump water change. Even sponged what BSW I couldn't vacuum due to the last drop water change. Scrubbed my refugium screens. Ever since, my reef has been doing quite well. Mind you, I've incorporated other strategies too...increased carbon use (900 grams for 247 net gallons), increased RowaPhos use, added UV, and a controversial one...dose ChemiClean once a month....so it's hard to attribute an annual major sump cleaning to success, but I'm pretty sure it didn't hurt. I'll be doing another major sump annual come January 09. It's a fair job, but I think it's worth it.

Cheers,