sump or canister?

[thewoodbutcher]

so im in the process of setting up my 55g tank, and im wondering whats better a canister filter or a sump setup?
does anyone have any recomendations for either?
if i have a sump do i need to drill holes?
if i go with a canister will i eventually switch to a sump?

 

[mandarin w]

Originally Posted by thewoodbutcher
so im in the process of setting up my 55g tank, and im wondering whats better a canister filter or a sump setup?
If you can use a sump, then use a sump. The sump offers you more options and hides alot of the equipment which is a plus. I adds more water volume to the system which is another plus.
does anyone have any recomendations for either?
if i have a sump do i need to drill holes?
You do not have to drill holes in the 55 to use a sump. You can get what is called and overflow box. It hang on the back of the tank, and syphins water down to the sump. and then a pump will send the water back up to the tank.
if i go with a canister will i eventually switch to a sump?
If you are able to use a sump, you might as well. Alot of people add sumps to their system after time.

 

[tacoma38]

read everything u can on here.that will help you alot.55 is real small for salt water tanks.Most saltwater fish require alot more room.I am going to be using a 75 for my sump.Like Check to see what fish u want and how much room they need.And dont beleive the fish stores,cause they will tel u anything to get u to buy fish!!!YOUR BEST PLACE FOR INFO IS HERE!!!So read read read and good luck withthe hobby.

 

[patandlace]

Get a Sump. It's a lot more beneficial. You don't need to drill holes just get an overflow and return pump.

 

[ophiura]

I would get a sump/refugium or wet/dry....but it depends on what you want to do and keep in the tank. What are your plans?

 

[tacoma38]

Up grade now and save your self some money.sump sump sump

 

[sign guy]

alot of people try to save money in the startup by trying to skipp a sump, go sump from the begining

 

[grubsnaek]

def go with sump.

 

[phishface]

I agree, sump...save money in the long run, buy a bigger tank now. Do lots of research on what you intend to keep. Good luck :happyfish

 

[zanoshanox]

SUMP SUMP SUMP! They're versital