What should I do with my sump?

[Uroplatus]

This is my first reef with a sump I bought the tank stand and sump used it’s small and crappy . What should I add? It’s on a 45 gallon cube

 

[Gup]

Without knowing the True Dimensions, I can't be certain if your sump is too small. For a 45 gallon system, it looks big enough. I have a 55 gallon and it looks like a similar water load

With so much salt creep, it's difficult to see what is in there. I do not see a fiber filter or a biological medium, such as Bio Balls, ceramic blocks, or such.

 

[Uroplatus]

Without knowing the True Dimensions, I can't be certain if your sump is too small. For a 45 gallon system, it looks big enough. I have a 55 gallon and it looks like a similar water load

With so much salt creep, it's difficult to see what is in there. I do not see a fiber filter or a biological medium, such as Bio Balls, ceramic blocks, or such.

Updated picture

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

I would start with an acid bath!!

 

[Uroplatus]

I would start with an acid bath!!

For what?

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

For what?

Citric acid (or vinegar) would clean that sump up to close to new looking. Roughly the same idea as descaling your coffee maker.

 

[Squidward]

Looks too small to have a skimmer?

 

[Uroplatus]

Looks too small to have a skimmer?

Yes

 

[Uroplatus]

Citric acid (or vinegar) would clean that sump up to close to new looking. Roughly the same idea as descaling your coffee maker.

I’d have to disconnect it?

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

I’d have to disconnect it?

Ahhh. Didn’t realize it was up and running. Yes. That stuff is not good for your inhabitants.

 

[Uroplatus]

Thought about putting a refugium

 

[Uroplatus]

Ahhh. Didn’t realize it was up and running. Yes. That stuff is not good for your inhabitants.

Yes and I’m in a power chair

 

[Gup]

Looks too small to have a skimmer?

Just my opinion, but if the tank isn'toverstock, I don't see a need for a skimmer

 

[Gup]

Ahhh. Didn’t realize it was up and running. Yes. That stuff is not good for your inhabitants.

You can clean up your tank without contaminating your water, with just a little caution

 

[Uroplatus]

Just my opinion, but if the tank isn'toverstock, I don't see a need for a skimmer

3 damsels
1 small yellow tang
1 clownfish
1 cherub angelfish

 

[Uroplatus]

Hello

 

[Maddlesrain]

Rather than a skimmer, you could look into starting up a refugium in that section of the sump. I haven't used a skimmer in a long time, and it hasn't been an issue as the chaeto can filter your water really well.