Mulm in sump

[FGourdin]

Is the accumulation of "mulm" in the sump something to be concerned about, i.e., regularly cleaned out? Mixed reef doing well. Nitrate= 7.1, phosphate = .20.

 

[JoJosReef]

Is the accumulation of "mulm" in the sump something to be concerned about, i.e., regularly cleaned out? Mixed reef doing well. Nitrate= 7.1, phosphate = .20.

I have limited knowledge of sump mulm, but @VintageReefer might be able to offer some advice

 

[VintageReefer]

It can be a source of nutrients, but it also can provide forms of natural filtration

"Mulm" in a Reef tank

I think one of the most important, and least understood or mentioned things in a reef tank is "mulm". That stuff that grows in the dark portions of a tank if it is set up long enough. "Mulm" is a combination of algae, sponges, bacteria, pods, worms, detritus, poop and any thing else that can...

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I leave it and always have

 

[FGourdin]

It can be a source of nutrients, but it also can provide forms of natural filtration

"Mulm" in a Reef tank

I think one of the most important, and least understood or mentioned things in a reef tank is "mulm". That stuff that grows in the dark portions of a tank if it is set up long enough. "Mulm" is a combination of algae, sponges, bacteria, pods, worms, detritus, poop and any thing else that can...

www.reef2reef.com

I leave it and always have

Thanks. I too have left it up to now.