Sparky74
Aquarium Advice Freak
My 55 gallon is becoming too small for my Clown Loaches, so it's time to upgrade.
I was searching Craigslist for a 110 gallon, but could not find one reasonably priced. I came across a 75 gallon with a homemade log stand(I live in log cabin, so it matches perfectly.) With the tank came a bunch of chemicals/filter media, air pump, and 2 fluval 305 canister filters. One of the fluvals worked fine and the other needed a $5 shaft assembly. The nice part is I already own a 405 and all the parts are the same.
I decided to turn the 55 gallon into a sump/refuge. I like the idea of having all my filters/etc outside of the main tank. Plus by being in the basement, it makes my water changes much easier. I also figure the added 35 gallons or so(not sure how much I can fill 55 gallon yet without overflowing), will allow me to keep more fish. I'm thinking of using PFS in the sump and adding some FW clams for additional filtration.
Here are my mad MS paint skills....
*there is a float switch for display tank not pictured to prevent overflowing in case overflow box fails.
I have a few questions...
1- Where is the best place to put my co2 reactor? I have one with built in powerhead. Can it be placed near return pump? Or should I just place in the display tank?
2- What would be a good turnover rate? I have a Maxi-Jet 3000 utility pump that is rated for 775 gal/hr with 110" max head. I will probably be rising about 72", which will reduce flow greatly, but according to chart should still be between 200-300 gal/hr(possibly a little higher).
I was searching Craigslist for a 110 gallon, but could not find one reasonably priced. I came across a 75 gallon with a homemade log stand(I live in log cabin, so it matches perfectly.) With the tank came a bunch of chemicals/filter media, air pump, and 2 fluval 305 canister filters. One of the fluvals worked fine and the other needed a $5 shaft assembly. The nice part is I already own a 405 and all the parts are the same.
I decided to turn the 55 gallon into a sump/refuge. I like the idea of having all my filters/etc outside of the main tank. Plus by being in the basement, it makes my water changes much easier. I also figure the added 35 gallons or so(not sure how much I can fill 55 gallon yet without overflowing), will allow me to keep more fish. I'm thinking of using PFS in the sump and adding some FW clams for additional filtration.
Here are my mad MS paint skills....
*there is a float switch for display tank not pictured to prevent overflowing in case overflow box fails.
I have a few questions...
1- Where is the best place to put my co2 reactor? I have one with built in powerhead. Can it be placed near return pump? Or should I just place in the display tank?
2- What would be a good turnover rate? I have a Maxi-Jet 3000 utility pump that is rated for 775 gal/hr with 110" max head. I will probably be rising about 72", which will reduce flow greatly, but according to chart should still be between 200-300 gal/hr(possibly a little higher).