Siphon out detritus from sump .

[Curtisw]

You can increase flow in that area of the sump as well. Just pump a small power head in the drain section to keep detritus from settling so the socks and or skimmer can remove it.

I can't believe I didn't think of that shall have to give that a go, thanks for the tip

 

[Rich Klein]

I've used a shop vac and basically performed a water change via sump. But I like some of the other ideas above.

+ 1 - an inexpensive shop vac from Home Depot. Sucks the chamber almost dry in a couple of seconds. I have one dedicated to the the tank, and another in the garage for non-tank stuff (ha! as if I ever work on anything but the tank).

 

[cgdcinc]

Can also use one of the cobalt inline pumps, into a filter sock back into your sump, then you don't have to worry about mixing up replacement water.

[emoji121]️My favorite also. Just stir it all up with a baster and pump it through a filter sock. Never lose a drop of water. [emoji106]

 

[cobast]

Here's an idea as well I just found. What are you thoughts on using something like this pool filter?

I'd say no, not fine enough. That's just a filter sock for the skimmer box. It's nothing like aquarium socks. All the fine particles are captured by the main filter

 

[Craig Martin]

Some great ideas! I usually use just a powerhead and tubing into a bucket but through a filter sock or the canister filter are great ideas without worrying about how much can be taken out and water replaced.

 

[Dawsokj1988]

Yes, I’ve seen someone post on the Neptune Forum about having a small powerhead in the sump and programming their Apex to have it come on a couple of times an hour to circulate detritus.

I do the same thing but with GHL. Comes on randomly throughout the day.

I've also been using the bucket shop vac during water changes but I think I'll give the cobalt in-line pump a try. I'll pump the water directly into my rollermat and let it do its thing.

 

[Midrats]

There's already so much flow in that chamber, I don't really see why additional flow would be needed. I'd remove the Siporax and put it elsewhere. Or you could just not worry about it, I wouldn't.

 

[ScottB]

Something like this?

So you don't have to prime this pump? Is there such a thing? Sorry if I am being thick, but looking for something to siphon floor level, back sump compartment.

 

[Scubabum]

So you don't have to prime this pump? Is there such a thing? Sorry if I am being thick, but looking for something to siphon floor level, back sump compartment.

You do have to prime the pump. It's a bit of a hassle. I place the pump at floor level and with suction on the outlet side of the hose fill the pump up and plug in. Works great once you get it going. If I remember correctly, Meleves Reef did a video on his youtube channel and shows how he gets it going. here is a link to his video. Its at about the 23 min mark...

 

[ScottB]

@Scubabum thank you. That looks simple enough.

 

[alanbetiger]

https://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Q...MI1sL48JWa3QIVgrbACh37KAWREAQYCSABEgKbiPD_BwE