DIY sump do u need air pump

[Shibaken3]

First time making a sump, quick question do I need an air pump to send air for my cheato algae or the refugium compartment?

 

[Ron Reefman]

You shouldn't need an air pump, but there is no reason you can't use one. You should be bringing enough water down from the DT and have enough motion in the refugium that the water will be well oxygenated.

 

[trvrstnk4837]

I don’t think that would be necessary if you have a protein skimmer in the sump which also oxygenates the water

 

[Shibaken3]

ok, thx for the insight. The protein skimmer makes bubbles so I guess I dont need one lol

 

[CasperOe]

I have an air pump in my refugium, I find it helps me keep my pH level just that wee bit higher.

I could achieve the same thing i'm sure running a fresh air line in to my skimmer though..

In any case, can't hurt- it will create more salt creep though