What’s your advice for those of us who feel like a canister is our best option for space and water overflow issues? What’s the best way to create an anoxic filter with a canister? Can we use cat litter and literate in a canister?
I have a drilled 240G tank that I'm planning to set up with a sump with BCBs. Should I still use a plenum along with the BCBs? I have coarse inert sand I'm planning to use for the substrate, and plan for the tank to be planted. Being a new setup should I use fertilizer of some sort, such as plant tabs in the gravel under the plants to get them started, or just rely on fish waste to feed the plants from the get go? Being a new setup without a cycled filter or any nutrients in the gravel, how should I proceed? I thought about running a couple of cycled sponge filters after the BCBs in the sump until the anoxic filter kicks in.
Tare Wade if it were me I would still make a Plenum only because of the fact to help keep the sand off the bottom of the aquarium and don’t forget to use a ground fabric so the sand won’t migrate to the bottom of the aquarium.
What kind of pump are you using for the co2? Basically the co2 is connected directly to the pump and chopped by the impeller and pushed to the return pump right?
Great stuff I have a 125 planted with a sump and running CO2 I was told not to put the CO2 in the sump can you give me some more insight when you said chop up the bubbles what are you using thank you for your time and consideration
I run two tanks with sumps I have a 90 with a sump running a herbie system in my sump I run the sock filter have to change it out every 3-4 days. In second chamber I am running the marine pure bio spheres just put in the chamber wondering if I am getting the same as your anoxic filter as the water doesn’t actually flow through. I would send a pic of the setup but can’t fig out how to send it here
drklnovak@gmail.com This is the email I gave in my last video to enter the giveaway contest. The contest ends in December so everybody has to have their pictures and everything in by then.
Hey Kevin, hope all is well. Question, I'm about to build a diy sump for 240g African cichlid tank and for the anoxic zone, I can either use 2 milk crates (13"x13"x11") or 24 small baskets (6"x5"x4") both options still have at least an inch between baskets. I've read the complete explanation on how to build them for ponds online and those baskets are about 12"x12"x8", correct? So I feel like there would be a larger anoxic zone if I use the 2 milk crates, but wouldn't the 24 smaller baskets have a lot more surface area for water to move between them? I hope that makes sense
The reason we stick with smaller basket is because of the weight. If you use milk crates they will be very large and very heavy by the time you’re done with them and once you get them wet they will almost be impossible to lift up.
Dr. Novak, Do you run CO2 24/7 or just a few hours while the led light is on ? If just a few hours , would the up and down on PH bad for Discus ? Thank you .
Sunny Hua Just when the lights are on the CO2 turns on then it turns off at night. To be honest with you the Discus just doesn’t seem to mind the fluctuation of the pH and the temperature of the tank now is only about 81.5 to 82.
Dr. Novak, great videos as always. I'm definitely trying plenum and BCB. Just quick question, does low PH and temperature have impact on effectiveness of Anoxic filtration? Any reason for not just making plenum and covering with clay/laterite in anoxic filter area instead of putting basket in?
Hi dr novak I would like to ask you your thoughts on using like a media bag to put the kitty litter and laterite in as I have some that have zips and and will hold its contents and if I had it resting on some egg crate that I also have here at home that I can use to keep it from resting on the bottom of the tank so the water can move under and around it freely would this also possibly work ?
Dr Novak, I have a question regarding the eheim canister you use with filter sock. Do you have holes drilled into the bottom of the canister to allow the water to flow through the canister?
Bob Carter well, that's the downside of owning a sump along with a higher water evaporation. My Co2 is at 12 -bps if I had a canister Filter that would go down to 3- bps. However, it still takes me three month to use a 5lbs cylinder on my SCA aquarium.
Kevin Novak thank you so much for replying so promptly. Regarding the Co2 am I right in assuming it’s just as effective using a sump, however you are just using more Co2. If that’s the case then I’m sold on a sump.
May I ask Sir, is that possible to make anoxic filter on sump filter, if before the water goes to the anoxic filter (deep substrate), the biological filter that use is moving bed filter
@@anoxicfiltrationplenumsbecause u know, if we use moving bed filter for biological filter that cause so much oxygen produced, is that impact the penetration of the oxygen to the deep substrate, so the substrate become not anoxic anymore
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Another very fun/cool video, thanks for sharing Dr. Novak.
Your tank looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching!
Mr. Novak, the test strips can be cut vertically in half, that way you'll get double the amount of strips to use.
Great sump set up Kevin.
What’s your advice for those of us who feel like a canister is our best option for space and water overflow issues? What’s the best way to create an anoxic filter with a canister? Can we use cat litter and literate in a canister?
if you could find a way so that it didn't get clogged with poop, it would work, and try and slow down the flow a little.
Hi Dr. Novak, i plant on using a sump and bcb basket. Do you have a suggestion for what type of substrate I should use?
@10:02 fish stuck in sump
Yes, the unexpected always happens .
@Kevin Novak,.. Why do u have an Ehiem canister in the sump??
I have a drilled 240G tank that I'm planning to set up with a sump with BCBs. Should I still use a plenum along with the BCBs? I have coarse inert sand I'm planning to use for the substrate, and plan for the tank to be planted. Being a new setup should I use fertilizer of some sort, such as plant tabs in the gravel under the plants to get them started, or just rely on fish waste to feed the plants from the get go? Being a new setup without a cycled filter or any nutrients in the gravel, how should I proceed? I thought about running a couple of cycled sponge filters after the BCBs in the sump until the anoxic filter kicks in.
Tare Wade if it were me I would still make a Plenum only because of the fact to help keep the sand off the bottom of the aquarium and don’t forget to use a ground fabric so the sand won’t migrate to the bottom of the aquarium.
Thanks, will do.
What kind of pump are you using for the co2? Basically the co2 is connected directly to the pump and chopped by the impeller and pushed to the return pump right?
Great stuff I have a 125 planted with a sump and running CO2 I was told not to put the CO2 in the sump can you give me some more insight when you said chop up the bubbles what are you using thank you for your time and consideration
ua-cam.com/video/yZRmUBFRsPE/v-deo.html
This video will show you how I added CO2 to my system.
@@anoxicfiltrationplenums thank you
Who is the manufacturer of the aquarium?
SC Aquariums
How do the fish get sicker up over the weir/overflow?
I run two tanks with sumps I have a 90 with a sump running a herbie system in my sump I run the sock filter have to change it out every 3-4 days. In second chamber I am running the marine pure bio spheres just put in the chamber wondering if I am getting the same as your anoxic filter as the water doesn’t actually flow through. I would send a pic of the setup but can’t fig out how to send it here
drklnovak@gmail.com
This is the email I gave in my last video to enter the giveaway contest. The contest ends in December so everybody has to have their pictures and everything in by then.
When are you going to release a new video?
Right now I’m in a transitional period of moving to Florida once I get settled in more videos will be coming.
@@anoxicfiltrationplenums Hey no worries mate, I hope your move is smooth and without hassle. Cheers, Dave from Australia
Hey Kevin, hope all is well. Question, I'm about to build a diy sump for 240g African cichlid tank and for the anoxic zone, I can either use 2 milk crates (13"x13"x11") or 24 small baskets (6"x5"x4") both options still have at least an inch between baskets. I've read the complete explanation on how to build them for ponds online and those baskets are about 12"x12"x8", correct? So I feel like there would be a larger anoxic zone if I use the 2 milk crates, but wouldn't the 24 smaller baskets have a lot more surface area for water to move between them? I hope that makes sense
The reason we stick with smaller basket is because of the weight. If you use milk crates they will be very large and very heavy by the time you’re done with them and once you get them wet they will almost be impossible to lift up.
@@anoxicfiltrationplenums good point, thanks!
What pump do you use in the anoxic chamber? I’m setting up an anoxic filter and would like to know. Is it a must to have a pump in the anoxic chamber?
A small hobbiest pump @ 250 gph
Dr. Novak, Do you run CO2 24/7 or just a few hours while the led light is on ? If just a few hours , would the up and down on PH bad for Discus ? Thank you .
Sunny Hua Just when the lights are on the CO2 turns on then it turns off at night. To be honest with you the Discus just doesn’t seem to mind the fluctuation of the pH and the temperature of the tank now is only about 81.5 to 82.
Dr. Novak, great videos as always. I'm definitely trying plenum and BCB. Just quick question, does low PH and temperature have impact on effectiveness of Anoxic filtration?
Any reason for not just making plenum and covering with clay/laterite in anoxic filter area instead of putting basket in?
Ph has no effect or temp with the Anoxic filter. Been running one now since 1989 with the same mesh baskets.
Hi dr novak I would like to ask you your thoughts on using like a media bag to put the kitty litter and laterite in as I have some that have zips and and will hold its contents and if I had it resting on some egg crate that I also have here at home that I can use to keep it from resting on the bottom of the tank so the water can move under and around it freely would this also possibly work ?
Some are doing that right now. Using a medium bag with favorable outcomes.
Thank you very much I love your channel and content and how you demonstrate and prove all your methods . I look forward to your future content
Dr Novak, I have a question regarding the eheim canister you use with filter sock. Do you have holes drilled into the bottom of the canister to allow the water to flow through the canister?
yes , a video will be coming this weekend on how it is done. The Eheim 2215 already has a inlet hole but I elongated the opening only.
thank you Dr Novak. I am setting up my anoxic filter now for an angelfish tank. Your videos are outstanding.
Dr Novak, will you still be posting that video on the adjustments you made to the Eheim 2215?
Thank you, I’m thinking of a sump instead of a canister filter. Your video has answered many questions. I’m still concerned about Co2 loss in a sump.
Bob Carter well, that's the downside of owning a sump along with a higher water evaporation. My Co2 is at 12 -bps if I had a canister Filter that would go down to 3- bps. However, it still takes me three month to use a 5lbs cylinder on my SCA aquarium.
Kevin Novak thank you so much for replying so promptly. Regarding the Co2 am I right in assuming it’s just as effective using a sump, however you are just using more Co2. If that’s the case then I’m sold on a sump.
May I ask Sir, is that possible to make anoxic filter on sump filter, if before the water goes to the anoxic filter (deep substrate), the biological filter that use is moving bed filter
Yes, you can make Anoxic filter in a sump.
@@anoxicfiltrationplenumsbecause u know, if we use moving bed filter for biological filter that cause so much oxygen produced, is that impact the penetration of the oxygen to the deep substrate, so the substrate become
not anoxic anymore
Great video. FYI, those look like ball valves
Also I have an eshopps r200 3rd generation sump. Will I be able to place the baskets in the refugium chamber. It’s not quite a sump build like yours.
Yes, as long as it’s big enough for the BCB.
Thanks a lot Dr. Novak. Appreciate your knowledge and honesty.
A steel hose clamp 🤯