Here is the latest update of my 6ft sump tank setup, with very detail of the filter medias used. Hope it does help beginners out there, and welcome any comment to improve it some more. Enjoy...
Main tank size 8x3x3ft, total 2000 litres (500 gallons)
Sump tank size 6x2x1.5ft, total 300 litres (75 gallons) water filled
Sump tank has been divided into 5 compartments. Each compartment filled with different type of filter medias...
The 4th & 5th(last) compartments...
The 5th compartment, also the last compartment, pumps the water back to the main tank. I have planted some panda leaves to absorb nitrate(NO3) such end result product from the nitrogen cycle, that cant be further dissolved by the BB.
Use 2 x 2ft 20W ADA NAN lights as artificial sunlight for the plant. Light operates for 10 hrs by the timer automatically. The gravel used for the pant also from ADA which doesn't cause the water muddy. There are 10kgs of Coral Chips to buffer the PH, and another 3kg+ of extra Bacteria House. The small pump is used for the denitrator hanging on the 4th compartment
The 4th compartment. 1st layer covers with 2pcs green cotton wools, 2nd layer a thick black filter sponge. Middle is 20kg of Biohome & Biohome+. Then a layer of jap mat & a layer of Bioballs at the bottom to make sure smooth water flows. The 2 black tubes are AZOO denitrator used for reducing the nitrate level in the water
Main tank size 8x3x3ft, total 2000 litres (500 gallons)
Sump tank size 6x2x1.5ft, total 300 litres (75 gallons) water filled
Sump tank has been divided into 5 compartments. Each compartment filled with different type of filter medias...
The 4th & 5th(last) compartments...
The 5th compartment, also the last compartment, pumps the water back to the main tank. I have planted some panda leaves to absorb nitrate(NO3) such end result product from the nitrogen cycle, that cant be further dissolved by the BB.
Use 2 x 2ft 20W ADA NAN lights as artificial sunlight for the plant. Light operates for 10 hrs by the timer automatically. The gravel used for the pant also from ADA which doesn't cause the water muddy. There are 10kgs of Coral Chips to buffer the PH, and another 3kg+ of extra Bacteria House. The small pump is used for the denitrator hanging on the 4th compartment
The 4th compartment. 1st layer covers with 2pcs green cotton wools, 2nd layer a thick black filter sponge. Middle is 20kg of Biohome & Biohome+. Then a layer of jap mat & a layer of Bioballs at the bottom to make sure smooth water flows. The 2 black tubes are AZOO denitrator used for reducing the nitrate level in the water
