Live rock in sump?

StephenRU · 01/15/2017, 09:05 PM

So I have live rock in my sump for my 255g system, I'm thinking of removing it as its been accumulating cyano down there ( I guess not enough flow or too much life or a combo of both) and replacing it with just macro algae, thoughts on this?

shiftline · 01/15/2017, 09:15 PM

As long as you have lots in your display you should be fine. I removed most of my sump rock and replaced it with a brick of marine pure. Only real disadvantage to removing is I'm sure it's a pod haven. But cheating can fill that role too

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kegogut · 01/15/2017, 09:44 PM

I have around 200 lbs. In my sump and it gathered a lot of detritus until I started using filter socks. I think as long as the cyano stays in the sump I wouldn't worry about it. It is after all a great source of nitrification.

skambitsis · 01/15/2017, 09:52 PM

I had a few small rocks and it too also built up cyano that started showing up in my display sand bed. I just sucked it all out. I don't like it's presence. I'm not certain how bad it was, but I don't wanna find out.

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StephenRU · 01/15/2017, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kegogut

I have around 200 lbs. In my sump and it gathered a lot of detritus until I started using filter socks. I think as long as the cyano stays in the sump I wouldn't worry about it. It is after all a great source of nitrification.

The only thing is when I try to grow macroalgae the cyano chokes it out from the light...

pisanoal · 01/15/2017, 10:38 PM

Add a small powerhead?

01/15/2017, 09:05 PM	#1
StephenRU Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 66	Live rock in sump? So I have live rock in my sump for my 255g system, I'm thinking of removing it as its been accumulating cyano down there ( I guess not enough flow or too much life or a combo of both) and replacing it with just macro algae, thoughts on this? Last edited by StephenRU; 01/15/2017 at 09:11 PM.

01/15/2017, 09:15 PM	#2
shiftline Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 537	As long as you have lots in your display you should be fine. I removed most of my sump rock and replaced it with a brick of marine pure. Only real disadvantage to removing is I'm sure it's a pod haven. But cheating can fill that role too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ReefDudes - Making Reefing Easy! Current Tank Info: Fuson 30L

01/15/2017, 09:44 PM	#3
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	I have around 200 lbs. In my sump and it gathered a lot of detritus until I started using filter socks. I think as long as the cyano stays in the sump I wouldn't worry about it. It is after all a great source of nitrification. __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

01/15/2017, 09:52 PM	#4
skambitsis Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2	I had a few small rocks and it too also built up cyano that started showing up in my display sand bed. I just sucked it all out. I don't like it's presence. I'm not certain how bad it was, but I don't wanna find out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/15/2017, 10:38 PM	#6
pisanoal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 705	Add a small powerhead?