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The
heart and soul of a beautiful healthy tank~
every sump is customised |
While having standard
sump designs may be more cost- and time-effective to most
businesses, we feel that this would seriously compromise the
efficiency of YOUR tank system.
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The Sump
Thing
Here at I~Aquatic™, we
have sumps for both Fresh & Salt Water tanks- Wet & Dry
Systems, Berlin System etc.
While most other items on
our product list are available in standard sizes, we feel that it is
of utmost importance that your sump is made just right for you.
How do we do this?
Whether your pump and other equipment are placed inside or outside
of your sump, the size of said equipment and limitations on the size
of your tank cabinet are all important considerations when deciding
on the design and water-flow, not to mention the size, of your
perfect sump. (You COULD also choose to have it outside the cabinet,
but we do not take responsibility for incurring the wrath of your
significant other!)
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Why
Use a Sump
A sump gives you greater
control over your reef or fish-only display tank. The benefits far
exceed the sacrifice of having to give up that little extra space
for one. Thus, you'll find that most successful aquariums utilise a
sump. Some even incorporate a refugium as well. Here are the
numerous benefits derived from incorporating a sump into your
current setup.
:: Features
- Increased total water volume -
This dilutes your water of accumulating pollutants, and helps avoid issues that occur quickly in sumpless tanks.
- Skims the surface -
No more surface scum, just crystal clear water.
- Lowers temperature -
Customers have observed a 1 deg drop after the sump is installed.
- Hides equipment -
Heaters, protein skimmers, monitoring probes, grounding probes and more can be moved to the sump & out of the display tank.
- Consistent water level -
The display tank will maintain the same water level all the times; evaporation occurs in the sump over time.
- Safe place to pour in additives -
Adding chemicals or new (Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized) water in the sump allows it to mix before entering the display tank.
- Increased circulation -
The return water from the sump is yet another way to move water in your tank. You can point the return
outlet(s) in different directions to create flow, instead of putting more powerheads in your display tank!
- Increased oxygenation -
As water drains into your sump, air mixes in the water, allowing beneficial gas exchange, releasing CO2 and adding fresh O2.
:: Optional
Features
- Automatic top-off device -
Install an automatic float switch to add new water, as needed, from a nearby holding tank to keep your system filled up.?
- Refugium -
This lighted area can grow macro algae, which takes up nitrates from your water. The plants also add oxygen, and help maintain pH levels when the display's lights are off. This predator-free zone will allow good growth of copepods, ampipods and other microfauna that eventually end up in the display tank as food for your inhabitants.
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