Can we washed the used media in our sump tank

Goodman123 · 15-05-2014, 01:18 PM

If my sump tank media such as cc or cr is dirty, can we use our tap water and wash it and then put back into the sump tank? would the water become dirty or cloudy after that?

sbtanpatrick · 15-05-2014, 01:41 PM

Do not use tap water as all the BB will be killed....use yr existing tank water to flush and then put back into yr sump....

**Dave57** · 15-05-2014, 02:47 PM

I usually switch off the return pump and then agitate the media to suspend all the dirt in the water. after that, I'll siphon away the dirty water with as much dirt as possible.

I'll then fill water (with water conditioner) into the main tank which will then overflow down to sump. Switch on the pump again when the sump is filled.

Hydher · 15-05-2014, 07:02 PM

Wash them in portions using your tanks water.
After a few years, consider changing them in portions

itchy · 15-05-2014, 08:06 PM

Cc I use tap water rinse, faster. Medias use tank water.

octane · 15-05-2014, 11:55 PM

if got chance to use tank water then use. otherwise just use tapwater and rinse. matured BB colonies bounce back fast. reduce feeding for a couple of days for BBs to multipy.

16-05-2014, 10:59 AM

What is BB?

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sbtanpatrick · 16-05-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyten

What is BB?

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Beneficial Bacteria

jamesbond · 17-05-2014, 04:18 PM

can always buy commercial BB and add in a couple of cap according to the recommended dosage with your tank during each WC regime.

15-05-2014, 01:18 PM	#1
Goodman123 Dragon Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 511	Can we washed the used media in our sump tank If my sump tank media such as cc or cr is dirty, can we use our tap water and wash it and then put back into the sump tank? would the water become dirty or cloudy after that?

15-05-2014, 02:47 PM	#3
Dave57 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,624	I usually switch off the return pump and then agitate the media to suspend all the dirt in the water. after that, I'll siphon away the dirty water with as much dirt as possible. I'll then fill water (with water conditioner) into the main tank which will then overflow down to sump. Switch on the pump again when the sump is filled. __________________

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15-05-2014, 01:41 PM	#2
sbtanpatrick Senior Dragon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,160	Do not use tap water as all the BB will be killed....use yr existing tank water to flush and then put back into yr sump....

15-05-2014, 07:02 PM	#4
Hydher Dragon Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,689	Wash them in portions using your tanks water. After a few years, consider changing them in portions

15-05-2014, 08:06 PM	#5
itchy Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,159	Cc I use tap water rinse, faster. Medias use tank water.

15-05-2014, 11:55 PM	#6
octane Endangered Dragon Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,833	if got chance to use tank water then use. otherwise just use tapwater and rinse. matured BB colonies bounce back fast. reduce feeding for a couple of days for BBs to multipy.

16-05-2014, 10:59 AM	#7
garyten Guest Posts: n/a	What is BB? Sent from my GT-I9152 using Tapatalk

17-05-2014, 04:18 PM	#9
jamesbond Arofanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 144	can always buy commercial BB and add in a couple of cap according to the recommended dosage with your tank during each WC regime.

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