Built In Filter

[40galreef]

I am looking for a built in filter to go inside an existing tank. I need the tank to sit flat against the wall, but I don't want to have to pay for a whole new tank with a corner, or back filter. Please let me know if you can think of anywhere that sales just the filter unit. Thanks!

 

[reefdiver]

Try thatpetplace.com they have some and you will get an idea of what your looking for.

 

[T1KARMANN]

The tanks with built in filters are not that good to tell the truth

Most people I know that purchased them ended up cutting them out

A very good internal filter is the eheim 2252 you can add extra models to make it the height of your tank

Its a very good filter

 

[40galreef]

The tanks with built in filters are not that good to tell the truth

Most people I know that purchased them ended up cutting them out

A very good internal filter is the eheim 2252 you can add extra models to make it the height of your tank

Its a very good filter

With that said, what would be the best way to plumb a sump? In order to get it close to flat against the wall

 

[jwh0818]

Drilling the bottom of your tank

 

[40galreef]

Drilling the bottom of your tank

Would that not compromise the strength of the tank?

 

[jwh0818]

No. Thats how the majority of reef tanks are built. They have an overflow which leads into the sump



That is the overflow which leads into the sump. Its a 1 inch hole on mine (top right of pic)

 

[jwh0818]

This is the pipe from the overflow



This is the whole sump. (Old pic)



This is how clear the tank was. I was using a big pump in my 110g. Pushing 1200gph for cleanliness. Right now its set up for 2 oscars and a red eared slidder. Still crystal clear

 

[40galreef]

This is the pipe from the overflow

This is the whole sump. (Old pic)

This is how clear the tank was. I was using a big pump in my 110g. Pushing 1200gph for cleanliness. Right now its set up for 2 oscars and a red eared slidder. Still crystal clear

Thanks! That helps a lot