Sump Question

[Aurora]

Just a quick question. I read people saying that they are using a sump instead of a filter or something. How does this work? Is it better than using a canister?

[africandiscus]

You need to discuss that with your LFS. Search the net for "trickle filter" , "wet/dry filter"

[Proteus]

Usually sumps have a huge capacity compared to Canisters & HOB's...

they are external to the tank, which gives you a little more control over things as well...

It is also a great way of hiding all the equipment for display tanks (heaters, etc)

[Aurora]

Thanks guys, I think I understand it now.

[weird]

Very informative. Like that ... especially hiding the heater. "Smeagol hates ugly heater."

[flukes]

Dave its normally good for running multiple tanks. Aswell it increases the volume of the setup and gernerally makes maintaince a little easier.

Only downside is having the room to put it.