This video is all about the different ways you can implement a sump into a reef aquarium system. A sump is very helpful in reef aquariums because it is essentially a spot to house all the mechanical components of life support that would otherwise have to be bolted onto your display tank. Getting as much of the equipment out of the display tank as possible is a beneficial thing aesthetically and in a sump gives you more flexibility on the size of the equipment you are able to use. It also increas

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In episode #3 we set up our reef system: we assemble the cabinet, level the glass, install the various devices, learn how to build a reefscape, fill the aquarium with our saltwater mix and prepare everything for the Nitrogen cycle. 00:22 – Before we begin… 00:52 – Assembling the cabinet 00:59 – Leveling the aquarium 01:15 – the advantages of an All-in-one 02:55 – Connecting the electrical gear 03:26 – Cleaning the live rocks 03:43 – Aqua-scaping 05:20 – Filling with substrate 05:50 – The saltwat