And I just hang the filter in my sump?
So here is my shopping list:
Aqueon proflex sump model 2
Danner supreme classic mag drive pump MD9.5
Aqueon pro heater for a 90 gal
Filter media (any suggestions?)
Quick Crete play sand (how much?)
Will I need anything that creates bubbles?
Where is a good place to get rocks for the decorations? Kinda like Andrews tank of the month?
Let me know if I am missing something.
In a sump all you need is filter floss, cut your own type of pads or polishing pads. I use filter floss the bio balls should come with the filter but not sure on that.
The play sand you should only need 2 maybe a part of a 3rd one. So I'd just buy 2 for now.
You don't need bubbles
Rivers, creeks, outside in your yard, hardware stores, landscaping businesses are all places to get rocks. They sell cichlid stones that are ceramic with a hole in them for Cichlids. I don't use them because the hole to me looks to fake for my taste.
I have a DIY 3d background that I made
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/3d-freshwater-aquarium-backgrounds/
You can also buy them online, very few stores actually carry them in the store.
You'll need a hose to run from the pump back to the tank or you can do it in pvc. I just use a hose, the hose going from the overflow box to the filter normally comes with the filter.
Andrew I just watched your newest video of your lake Malawi tank. What are those random pipes/tubes coming out of your rocks?
Those aren't there now, since I started using the sump. The one was a power head and one was from the canister filter. I did that to try and hide them lol obviously not too well
