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I really need/want a sump but my cabinet has a board in the middle and I can't knock t out :/ so what should I do buy another canister ?? Maybe but people say that's my nitrate problem ? Any ideas be helpful thanks
my cabinet had a board in the middle we made a frame like frameing out a window slipped it in and then cut out the middle it wasnt that bad just make sure you support the middle when you cut out the board
Don't cut the board, chances are that it's a load bearing support so if you cut it, down goes the tank. I had a similar problem with my old stand, I ended up building a custom stand to enable me to have a sump. I'd look into doing that, there are plenty of ideas over in the DIY forums.
sorry cant make heads or tails out of your drawing or the way you write. i have a 75 gal tank and was able to cut the middle out so maybe you should only respond to things you know about. and yes the sump will lower your nitrates as long as you put cheto in and you arnt over feeding your fishalso check the water you are doing water changes with to see if the nitrates are zero. a sump wont fix all problems but it is a great step up in filtration.