POLL: Use of mechanical removal media

[Triggerfish]

just wondering how most folks are handling the removal of detritus buildup by way of mechanical filter media. as compared to no media usage.

 

[Triggerfish]

looking for more results.

 

[Greg Hiller]

Occasionally I'll siphon detritus out of my sump, but other than the skimmer, I use no mechanical filtration.

 

[Michael Mota]

I use the sump as a detrious trap, it just settles in there and then once a month I will siphon it out, no media is used

 

[JohnK]

Other than a couple of experiments (short lived) I haven't used anything except the occasional bag of carbon, for 5-6 yrs.

I siphon where detritis accumulates, and blow the rocks off with a turkey baster frequently.

 

[denvig]

Occasionally I'll siphon detritus out of my sump, but other than the skimmer, I use no mechanical filtration.

Same here

 

[Triggerfish]

i'm wondering if there would be some wider variances regarding use and non-use based on fish load. reefs with mostly corals i wouldn't believe would have the excessive need for mechanical removal media.

conversely, systems heavily populated with fish heavily fed may have different mechanical filtration requirements.