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11 Jan 2019

Upgrade To Trigger Systems Sumps

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Pet Habitat is super excited to showcase all the cool new Trigger Systems sumps we introducing to South Africa in 2019. Trigger Systems sumps are built in the USA in Dallas, Texas. The baffling and design of these sumps is obviously a product of experience and the attention to detail is exquisite. Trigger Systems sumps combine function, efficiency, and visual appeal into robust and high quality filtration systems that are hand-crafted in the U.S.A.

All Trigger Systems sumps are fabricated with rounded, flame-polished acrylic, including a full top support brace that adds sturdiness and durability. Equipped with locking sock holders, protein skimmer chamber, dedicated refugium section, and a return pump section all separated by baffles specifically designed to eliminate mirco bubbles. There are various models to choose from such as the Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine Triton. What are the differences? Which one should you go with? With 5 different product lines (Crystal, Ruby, Emeralds/Sapphire, Triton) and several sizes/models within each product line, it can be very difficult to decipher which sump is right for you.

The Crystal Series is the most economical of the sumps. While they do not have all the bells and whistles of the others, they do still feature the same high-quality cast acrylic and amazing craftsmanship that Trigger Systems is known for.

Clear acrylic is used throughout to keep the Crystal sumps affordable and practical features like the drawstring tab for filter socks and the dual-platform make them super functional. These 3-chambered sumps feature a skimmer chamber, a refugium chamber and a return pump chamber. Water level in the skimmer and refugium chambers is fixed at 9.5”.

Next is the Ruby Series. The Ruby sumps are slightly larger than the comparable Crystal Sumps.

The Ruby Sumps have a similar design to the Crystal Sumps where water first enters the sump through filters socks. Next, water travels into the skimmer chamber, then refugium chamber, and finally the return pump chamber. As in the Crystal, the water level in the Ruby Sump’s skimmer and refugium chambers is fixed at 9.5”. The Ruby Cube differs from the Crystal Cube in that the water level in the skimmer and refugium chambers is adjustable from 7” to 9.5”.

The Ruby Sump also feature built-in probe holders for your pH, temperature and ORP probes.

The most popular series is the top-of-the-line Emerald/Sapphire. Unique features that make your water cleaner and make servicing your sump easier is what makes these sumps so popular.

First of these features is the patent pending inlet with interchangeable plates. Rather than going into the filter socks directly, water first enters a small inlet chamber then overflows into the filter sock chamber.

The top of the filter sock chamber gives you the option to either have the water go directly in to the filter socks, or have water first pass through a filter sponge for extra mechanical filtration and a dispersion plate. A lid for the filter sock chamber is also included to minimize noise and salt creep.

The Emerald/Sapphire sumps also feature adjustable water levels for the skimmer/refugium chambers of 7” to 9.5”, a self-adjusting foam block platform, probe holders, laser engraved water level markers and pre-drilled holes for dosing/ATO tubes. All these great features make the Emerald/Sapphire perfect for just about any aquarium.

In the video below, you will see what makes these sumps so special and the differences between three product lines: the economical Crystal, the feature-rich Ruby and the top-of-the-line Emerald.

For SPS keepers the Aquamarine Triton Sumps and the Triton System is worth taking a closer look. The Triton method is a method of reef keeping that requires NO WATER CHANGES!

It relies on an extra-large refugium chamber with tumbling chaetomorpha algae for nutrient export. The tumbling allows for all sides of the chaetomorpha to be exposed to light and accelerates its growth. The Trigger Systems Triton sump is designed to cater perfectly for those running the Triton Method. Configurable inlet plates allow you to run either three 1” inlets or drill your own with a blank inlet plate that is included.

Once water enters the sump, it travels to the large chaetomorpha algae chamber. A polycarbonate lid covers this chamber to prevent water spray, reduce evaporation and reduce salt creep. Being made of polycarbonate also means that the lid will not warp. There is also an algae blocker that prevents the chaetomorpha algae from making its way to the next chamber. True Triton method does not require a protein skimmer. However, most hobbyists tend to have higher bioloads, so Trigger Systems included space for a compact protein skimmer.

Going all out for this sump, Trigger Systems also added cord organizers, probe holders, dosing tube ports with quick disconnects, laser engraved water level indicator, smoke-colour acrylic baffles and back, media platform, and separate water level adjustments for both the refugium chamber and the skimmer chamber.

With all the options available, it is easy to find a Trigger Systems sump that suits your needs perfectly. There are also ATO Reserviors and Dosing reservoirs available to match your shiny new sump. If you need help picking one out, we are happy to help! Their superb quality, performance and reliability have made us huge Trigger Systems fans. Once you have owned one, you will be too!

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