THINKING OF TAKING THE SUMP PLUNGE? ANY SUGGESTIONS PLS

[xrboy_85]

Hey guys

I have self diagnosed myself with discus disease i have been thinking of ways to house more of the little suckers!!!!

got a 250ltr 4ftx18x18 and am thinkiing of going to a 4ft x18x28

this then houses the querie to look at hmm sump options

any advice would be appreciated on how to best rig up bulk heads and the like,

i am currently running an otto 300 internal power head and a fluval 404 canister filter.

do i need the sump??

and or should i be putting sponge media and the like in it and do away with the fluval to run the 2nd tank

Thanks Justin

[coldfusion]

why not have both the sump and the fluval 404 canister filter.
no such thing as to much filtration

[coldfusion]

why not have both the sump and the fluval 404 canister filter.
no such thing as to much filtration

[Hollowman]

Go the sump route and never look back. Take a look at my thread here:

http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18486

It might give you some ideas

Steve :)

[TW]

I am still (patiently) waiting for my son to finish the plumbing on my sump, but I have copied Steve's sump (that he linked above).

[mistakes r crucial]

Hi,

IMO if you like DIY projects go the sump route for the fun of doing it but if that's not the case I can't really see too many benefits in sumping one tank. Room, money, it all comes in to play and a good quality 2000ltr an hour canister with plenty of media would be more than adequate.
Cheers
MAC

PS Hi Hollowman, long time no speak.

[Hollowman]

Good to see you Mac,

You are right of course my friend, a good cannister will do the job just as well for the one tank. :)

Steve

[xrboy_85]

thanks guys

I have decided after buying a new leopard turk from matt15 that i need a 6ftx24x28

so will probably just put another canister on it and have to 2 running with my oto 300

save my money for more swimming friends!!!!!