Hi @Mossie sorry for the late reply. Here are the two video links I watched and found helpfull: [MEDIA] [MEDIA] Other things to look out for is...
Just an update... so my DIY sump has been running for almost two months now. Added more sponges and media. Did some tidying up as well. My tank...
:lol: wish there was :( we have run into financial issues. Our ambition was a bit larger than our budget. will post updates if it changes.
Thank you! Your responses are appreciated and most helpful. I am using batting in a basket at the moment, and will probably stick to it now. Also...
Hi Was browsing through this forum and look down at my T-shirt, when it got me thinking. Has anyone ever used cotton material like t-shirts, dish...
Here's another though. A friend of mine doses about 2ml of vodka per day in his salt water aquarium. This apparently boosts the bacteria in your...
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Congrats!
I could never get myself to add the 2 tablespoons per gallon, it seems too much...
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Now that sounds interesting...
[ATTACH] Hi All What would you do with a 25 000 liter pond (plaas dam)? A friend of mine gave me access to a pond on his farm to do with what...
I have a spare piece of pipe.. will make a plan.
oh an the noise is from the weir. The the weir cant fill fast enough. May remove some of the straining teeth or make the gaps bigger.
That is the plan. Will be adding more media and rearrange the sump to get optimal flow over the media. Added some purigen as well to catch any...
:D for now I will keep the plastic container, but will form compartments with smaller containers inside.
thanks, I have glued al the pipework as you suggested. Only the pipework in the tank is push-fit. Seems to be sealing properly as the siphon is...
Oh what a night! Got everything in place with no leaks :D. Flooded the floor slightly. But now, the pump is pumping and the overflow is draining....
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