I have recently removed my bio balls and changed over to a new filter system. In doing all this I realized a large amount of silt in the bottom of my sump is this something I should remove or leave. I don't want to take it out if it's adding nutrients and such. But my nitrates were high and after water changes and losing tons of stuff in my tank I needed to make some serious changes. So again my question is do I leave the silt or take it out of my sump.
Silt in my sump
- Thread starter J0dster4
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i know this might sound dumb but when you take out the silt remember to turn off your pump so that it doesnt cycle into the tank i know for me the hardest yet easiest way to remove it was to use a baster casue i couldnt take out my whole sump to wash it
TherealplexiG
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Don't worry that stuff is mostly detritus.
Could you please elaborate about your system to get more insight. What volume, ligthing, livestock, flow, LiveRocks?
TherealplexiG
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It does not sound dumb, logical point you made there. People tend to do such mistakes and realize later.
