Sump

[Broonsa]

Hi
New to marine tanks. After taking my sump out of commission for a few days while I modify it to fit a Clarisea. I’m just wondering how long is too long in terms of water becoming toxic with no filtration I have a Red Sea 425 with 10 fish and a few softies. Tia

 

[ScottB]

Unless there is a bunch of sludge down there you should be OK. If dirty, then just take the opportunity to clean it and water change it out. Either way, make sure the water is up to temp, salinity.

 

[Broonsa]

Unless there is a bunch of sludge down there you should be OK. If dirty, then just take the opportunity to clean it and water change it out. Either way, make sure the water is up to temp, salinity.

Do I have to worry about nitrate spike in md with no filtration The tank is already full of particles floating around

 

[ScottB]

Do I have to worry about nitrate spike in md with no filtration The tank is already full of particles floating around

No, that should not be an issue unless there are rotting organics (dead animals, unprocessed food).

 

[Super Fly]

If u r referring to the display tank water, it should not be an issue as long as the powerheads have been running to keep water moving.

 

[Broonsa]

If u r referring to the display tank water, it should not be an issue as long as the powerheads have been running to keep water moving.

Yeah got a few wavemakes moving water around. It’s just the water is very murky. Will do a water change later tomorrow

 

[Super Fly]

Yeah got a few wavemakes moving water around. It’s just the water is very murky. Will do a water change later tomorrow

is there any live rock that's inside the tank for filtration & heater too?

 

[Broonsa]

is there any live rock that's inside the tank for filtration & heater too?

Yeah got some Carib sea live rock and a heater so everything else is ok

 

[Super Fly]

then its perhaps the lack of filter sock/caribsea causing murky water?...any pix?
I would agree and do a WC.

 

[Broonsa]

is there any live rock that's inside the tank for filtration & heater too?

Here’s a snap of the floaters Hopefully Clarissa will be up and running by sat

 

[Super Fly]

not sure if its the pix (hard to see w blue lights on) but not really seeing murky water... or are u referring to particles floating in water, if so then ur water looks fine and I wouldn't be concerned. If u prefer/want crystal clear water, then the clarisea should take care of that.