browns4x
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I have a 100 gallon aquarium (tall 90) that I custom-built about 10 years ago, that I want to restart. It hasn't been filled for about 6 years because we didn't have room where we were living. When it was going, I had a fluval canister system, which I loved. Now that I'm considering redoing it, I was researching the benefits of the sump system vs. the canister. Any suggestions?
My tank is not drilled for a sump system. However, I really like the idea of not seeing a bunch of equipment in the back of the tank. Is it possible to have a sump system without drilling? What issues might I run into? Should I have the tank drilled? I'm not opposed to going back to a fluval canister, but I'm open to suggestions. In my research, it seems the canisters have improved even more. I got rid of a lot of my equipment when I took the tank down. I need to pick up lighting, a python, a heater, gravel/sand.
I'm open to all suggestions on filtration, lighting, and whether gravel or sand is better. Previously, I had only freshwater fish and no live plants. I never had any issues with ammonia spikes or dying fish. I had a MONSTER gold fish, angel fish, neon tetras, bala sharks, and a pleco. I'd consider using live plants this time, but I know absolutely nothing about them.
Also, I will be water testing the tank, possibly this weekend, to make sure there are no issues with the silicone.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
My tank is not drilled for a sump system. However, I really like the idea of not seeing a bunch of equipment in the back of the tank. Is it possible to have a sump system without drilling? What issues might I run into? Should I have the tank drilled? I'm not opposed to going back to a fluval canister, but I'm open to suggestions. In my research, it seems the canisters have improved even more. I got rid of a lot of my equipment when I took the tank down. I need to pick up lighting, a python, a heater, gravel/sand.
I'm open to all suggestions on filtration, lighting, and whether gravel or sand is better. Previously, I had only freshwater fish and no live plants. I never had any issues with ammonia spikes or dying fish. I had a MONSTER gold fish, angel fish, neon tetras, bala sharks, and a pleco. I'd consider using live plants this time, but I know absolutely nothing about them.
Also, I will be water testing the tank, possibly this weekend, to make sure there are no issues with the silicone.
Any help is greatly appreciated.