To sump or not to sump that is the question - Aquarium Advice

neptune · 02-25-2006, 11:34 AM

I think I need more water flow
do I get a sump? canister filter? other idea

I understand the many benefits of getting a sump extra volume, hide devices, more water flow, ect…

I though of a canister filter as well (I don’t know if I need media, but I do want more water flow)

Any suggestions???
My current set up
90 gal tank, 80 lbs of LR, 520 watts of PC, Prizm Pro Deluxe for up to 300 gal, 3 penguin powerhead 300 gph each, Emperor 400 Power Filter,

AndyH5512 · 02-25-2006, 12:49 PM

My vote is for the sump. I swear by them.

Reese · 02-25-2006, 01:02 PM

Sump.

**lando** · 02-25-2006, 06:15 PM

A sump will certainly help out any tank. Sump gets my vote.

02-25-2006, 11:34 AM	#1
neptune Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	To sump or not to sump that is the question I think I need more water flow do I get a sump? canister filter? other idea I understand the many benefits of getting a sump extra volume, hide devices, more water flow, ect… I though of a canister filter as well (I don’t know if I need media, but I do want more water flow) Any suggestions??? My current set up 90 gal tank, 80 lbs of LR, 520 watts of PC, Prizm Pro Deluxe for up to 300 gal, 3 penguin powerhead 300 gph each, Emperor 400 Power Filter,

02-25-2006, 06:15 PM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,631 Images: 46	A sump will certainly help out any tank. Sump gets my vote. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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02-25-2006, 12:49 PM	#2
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	My vote is for the sump. I swear by them.

02-25-2006, 01:02 PM	#3
Reese Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 180	Sump.