my sump

[frogdog]

I just wanted to hear your comments on my set up so far. I'm in the process of making RO water right now. Starting to add a little salt.
anyways, any comments on the sump/ filter welcome. it's what the guy at the shop said i needed.
edit: yes, that IS a motorcycle in the background LOL

 

[frogdog]

I'll rephrase.
Does this filter/ sump look adequate for my tank size? For some reason I've got this feeling that its too small.

 

[frogdog]

anyone??
I still have time to return it, but after today I'm gonna start adding water and get my tank going, so i'll be stuck with it.

 

[robertmathern]

From what I have herd bio balls kinda suck. They are more of a head ach but I have never used them personally. You should try removing them and adding live rock in there.

 

[errattiq]

sump does look small, what tank size is it supposed to be rated up to?

 

[mustangcaleb]

im no pro, but it looks adequate to me. im guessing that the DT is like a 55g? i think everything looks fine. and ive seen alot of success with bio balls, but me personally, would prefer a homemade sump/refugium. it requires less maintenance and if set up right, will keep your tank prestine

 

[snakeblitz33]

It should be fine, honestly. You should just put some filter media on the top of the bioballs and it should be just fine.
The only problem I see is that you don't have space for a fuge or an in-sump protein skimmer. You can always just get a euroreef protein skimmer though. They're awesome.

 

[prime311]

Thats just a wet/dry. Useless in a tank with enough live rock IMO. You could remove all the bioballs and turn it into a refugium instead.

 

[mch2o]

Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2792970
Thats just a wet/dry. Useless in a tank with enough live rock IMO. You could remove all the bioballs and turn it into a refugium instead.
+ 1 with prime better and easy to take care of