need advise on adding sump tank

[dirtnitro]

My tank is 3 month old working on a cannister filter, I intend to add a sump tank now, my question is by adding the sump tank with LR, live sand abd filter media will it affect my livestock with coral.? If it does any advise to go about doing this without affecting my Live stock? will be taking away the cannister filter

thanks,

[bugattilambo]

I personally feel if you really wanna add a sump with live rock and live sand, set up the sump tank first and let it cycle(cycle separately)when everything is ready then take out the canister and replace it with the sump tank.

Very very time consuming I must say

[DUCADOS]

For sump added I'll say it's definitely gonna be much better for your LS in future.

Better in term of maintainance also...

[dirtnitro]

I personally feel if you really wanna add a sump with live rock and live sand, set up the sump tank first and let it cycle(cycle separately)when everything is ready then take out the canister and replace it with the sump tank.

Very very time consuming I must say

So u mean regardless I add LR or live sand in sump which is a must for LR sand is optional. I must let it cycle first? In short , to add sump I must let it cycle for 2 mnth befre adding to display although using bk my filter media such as biohome and carbon?

Any bro out there to sell small lose LR and live sand? If nt v waste one packet live sand I use only 10% my sump only less than 1 ft after minus the return compartment

[Solo77]

Sump does not mean must have live rock or sand. If yr tank is established, a sump with simple wool filtration aids in maintenance. It also give u flexibility for fr, refugium, etc. The sump can be compartmentalized or go for open concept.