New Sump - When to get rid of old filter

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by tpasche, Jun 23, 2009.

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  1. tpasche

    tpasche Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a new 18g Sealife Systems berlin sump that i added to my tank last night. Did a flood test and everything is working great!

    My old filter is an emperor 400 and is still running in the tank. When would you consider i'm OK to take out the old filter? 1 week 2 weeks?

    Also I still don't have fish or a CUC yet, but was wondering if there will be a new cycle because of the sump addition. If not, I would like to add a CUC sometime this week.

    -Tim
     
    tpasche, Jun 23, 2009
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    If your new sump has bio balls, I would wait 3-4 weeks.



    Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jun 23, 2009
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  3. n1sm0r

    n1sm0r Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    You could always put your filter inside your sump (assuming it's not an enclosed sump). Out of sight, out of mind.
     
    n1sm0r, Jun 23, 2009
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