Filtration for 75G FO tank

[partypalooza5]

I have a plan!

Just making sure this setup will work.

HOB display tank overflow
20G long sump w/ skimmer
10G fuge with drilled overflow into sump

In the 20G long sump, would it be beneficial to add a bio trickle compartment? Bio balls or pot scrubbers would most likely fill it. (Doing FO for now, can't find cheap LR anywhere)

 

[melosu58]

If you are not going to do LR then I would do a trickle with bio balls or some other media. Some LR rubble would be ideal.

 

[partypalooza5]

I may add some LR but I probably wont go with the normal amount that would make it a FOWLR tank. Am I making a mistake going this route?