How to clean Sump?

Trevor W · #1 03-12-2014, 06:35 PM

I always used a small pump to pump out water for my regular water changes, when I deep cleaned the sump I would just use a wet/dry shop vac which works wonders in a sump.

mseepman · #2 03-12-2014, 08:00 PM

Look for a python siphon...it doesn't use gravity but hooks to tap to create a vacuum and will give you control of what you clean

banditpowdercoat · #3 03-12-2014, 08:12 PM

Those things don't put tap water into tank? I seen them but thought they were for FW tanks only?

banditpowdercoat · #4 03-12-2014, 08:15 PM

Oh, and I can't hook up anything to kitchen tap. My faucet has no attachment for those kinda things, and Bathroom way to far away. So guess thats out

Coralgurl · #5 03-12-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Oh, and I can't hook up anything to kitchen tap. My faucet has no attachment for those kinda things, and Bathroom way to far away. So guess thats out

I used to try that but found it would clog at the sink connection anyway.....

Do you run filter socks in your sump? I find when I go sockless, the sump gets pretty gross, with socks allows the wayward clean up crew to catch up. I have more snails and bristleworms in my sump than the DT.