The Seamless Sump Aquarium Filter - Beginners Start Here

Join me as I go through beginner-level information on Aquarium Sumps and take you through the step-by-step installation of this amazing Seamless Sump Filter.

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[CoreyTV]

Awesome! I am working my way up to a sump. One day I will probably have one... I have experience with an FX6 Canister Filter because I used to have one on a 125-gallon aquarium. It was great meeting you and taking a picture with you at Aquashella Dallas Saturday, May 20!! You'll probably remember us now when I say: My dad and I are New Yorkers too just like you. I have African Clawed Frogs and they are doing good. I love breeding cichlids!

[DKW]

Heads up for you. You can remove the bits from your screwdriver and use it as a nut driver. Makes it a lot easier to lock down your hose clamps instead of fighting with the slots and the flathead screwdriver bit.

[jeffspicoli]

I have been out of the hobby since I was around 12. At 54, I just jumped back in with my wife, going with Mbuna. After a lot of research, I decided to forego canisters on my 100 gallon and build my own sump. I purchased two 40 breeders from Petco, one as the sump, the other I sacrificed for glass to be used to separate the sump chambers (FYI, the bottom panel on the Aqueon 40 breeder I used for chamber glass is tempered...ask me how I know. All other panels were used and were not tempered). A lot of work and learning, but I'm thrilled with the results. My sump goes like this: water return chamber into two 4"/14" socks>mechanical filtration chamber (FilterFirst)>moving bed chamber containing ~70% K2 and two air pump outlets>secondary mechanical (FilterFirst)/chemical filtration (purigen and Chemi Pure Blue) chamber>UV filter/return pump chamber. I have to say, I'm thrilled with the performance. Water is crystal clear and water testing is beyond my expectations. 35 Mbuna and 7 Petricola, and I'm testing Nitrate at a level where I only have to water change every 3-4 weeks at 40PPM. I'm thrilled with the performance, considering the sump was very inexpensive to build compared to all of the prebuilt online options I could find. I change my two socks every 3-4 days, dump my Aquatic Experts FilterFirst pads in the mechanical chambers once they demonstrate reduced water flow (~7 days) and my chemical filtration gets changed as needed (months). I love returning to this hobby, and keeping my fish happy and healthy! Keep up the good work!

[OB.]

My favorite channel. Bro without you I’d be lost. Appreciate you ❤

[fagan]

This video wasn't good it was sofa king good. Finally someone did a great review and explanation of this system 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[eues]

What I admire in you, is that yr always improving yr tanks, the socks do a great job, but most of the people complain that they are hard to clean, normally going to the wash machine, but they well leave yr water Cristal clear, it's always good to watch yr videos, my freindm

[Crhodes]

Once you switch to a sump you never want anything else. As a saltwater hobbyist I love the ability to work on all equipment in one spot.

[derrickdouglas]

Go the seamless lump on my 90 …..love it!

[ryanmartin]

I installed the Seamless sump on my new 240g from Custom Aquariums a month ago and love it.

I plumbed in a water line that goes through a carbon filter and brings in one gallon of chlorine free water each hour. I also drilled the reservoir tub and added a bulkhead and a drain so it drains out excess water. No water changes!

[MrJsii]

Wait, wait, wait, wait, what???? Is actually what was going through my mind as I lost about 4 min of your video when it hit me and I paused in thought.This system eliminates the large overflow chamber in the back of a tank and the ATO tank…..wooow! See I completely got out of the hobby about 5 years ago and haven’t kept up with the latest going on. I had a 300 gallon saltwater and recently thought about getting back in with another saltwater and maybe a freshwater too! So I’ve been trying to refresh my knowledge and study up and came across the seamless sump system and your video! This was an excellent video and I’ve just become a subscriber and I also really like the seamless sump system . I was looking for any innovations and specifically a sump system made for larger tanks. Thank you for the clear info (even though I’m still a little foggy on how the trickle valve in the sump works) I have some studying to do but I think you sold me. I appreciate you and Semper Fi!

[tinaphillips]

I was hesitant to have a sump for years! If my seemless sump was created back then, I would have nothing but sumps!😂 I modified my sump so I can get 30 days or more before cleaning it. I can’t wait to see you get there too.

[mcdianer]

I just received my 75 gallon tank from Customer Aquarium. Only have one sock AND my system stoped with the tub for the pump. However this video helped will help me set up my Aquarium- thanks

I saved to rewatch 😊

[liquidcribshawty]

been waiting for an update on the new tank, kev! can’t wait to see what u do w it 🤞🏼

[philliphols]

I’m thinking of a dream setup that’s built into a wall with a viewable scape from both big panes of glass. The floor under the tank being recessed to provide headspace for sump maintenance / equipment storage. Perhaps even a recessed “tub” with drainage to safeguard from worst case scenarios. It could be plumbed into a sink or drain below to keep independent from the home plumbing. The tank would have to be plumbed from the sides

[jeffbarnes]

I absolutely love that entire set up !! Makes me want one

[Julez]

Thanks Kev! Using a sump doesn’t seem so intimidating now! Excellent video!

[javiermorell]

Hi Kev, love love your channel. And also I ordered a complete system from custom aquarium for my African cichlids about six years ago and let me tell you it’s the best system some I’ve ever had was intimidated at first, but it’s the easiest thing ever.❤

[kathywhite]

I love the Discus fish all lined up checking out what you’re doing

[pawslovedreams]

Great job, Idol! Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭 not skipping your ads. ❤

[DashMoneyClubProductions]

Just want to say man you’ve completely inspired me in this hobby. In short I have a 55 gallon tank: 1 red tail shark, 10 Tiger barbs, 4 yo-yo loaches. All completely healthy. Water is crystal clear due to your help in many videos. The wave maker is a GEM in this hobby extremely underrated and adds so much extra filtration. My fish love it. My red tail shark is now 1 Yrs old and some change. Great video man!

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