movadoman21
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is there a differnece between the wet/dry and sump filter systems? which one would be better? or in your oppion what would be better.
wet/dry vs sump???
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cboyfan2020
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A sump is basically a box of water that increases the total volume of the tank, making it more stable. It is also a place to put heaters, skimmer, etc. so they arent cluttering up the main tank.
A wet/dry is a filter system that utilizes a nitrate production are to filter the water by either bioballs, live rock, etc. These can become a nuisance because they harbor nitrates which could give you high nitrate readings if not maintained properly. Most people end up taking the bioballs out and just use it as a sump.
IMO, a sump with some live rock and maybe a refuge compartment is your best bet. I am putting one on my new 120 and will attach a sketch below. You can make a sump out of an old tank or a rubbermaid container from wal mart. Do a search and you will find tons of ideas and plans. HTH
A wet/dry is a filter system that utilizes a nitrate production are to filter the water by either bioballs, live rock, etc. These can become a nuisance because they harbor nitrates which could give you high nitrate readings if not maintained properly. Most people end up taking the bioballs out and just use it as a sump.
IMO, a sump with some live rock and maybe a refuge compartment is your best bet. I am putting one on my new 120 and will attach a sketch below. You can make a sump out of an old tank or a rubbermaid container from wal mart. Do a search and you will find tons of ideas and plans. HTH
movadoman21
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thank you for your reply very clear with what you are saying and understand it but if i do a sump does that act as a filter also orshould i keep up my fluval 303? and the coast off building it is how much around?
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cboyfan2020
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Your Live Rock and DSB(if you have one will act as your filter along with your protein skimmer. If you dont have a DSB in the main tank you can put it in the sump. Or you can ust make it into a refuge with a sump compartment like I have. The macro will help filter out nitrates and phosphates taking food from the nuisance algaes. You could run your fluval if you want but I would just go with LR and a DSB. If you use additives the carbon will soak them up. A lot of people just use the fluval empty and use it as a powerhead.
The cost of the sump will depend on the materials you use. I bought a brand new 40g breeder tank for mine. You can use a rubbermaid container from walmart, they run about 15 bucks.
Cost of my setup
40g breeder new---$85
Aquaclear dual overflow--$50
Mag 7 return pump used--$35
PVC pipe--$15
Glass window panes from HD for baffles--$20
Mine cost right around 200 bucks not including my in-sump skimmer which was another $125. You can do it for ALOT cheaper, just be creative.
The cost of the sump will depend on the materials you use. I bought a brand new 40g breeder tank for mine. You can use a rubbermaid container from walmart, they run about 15 bucks.
Cost of my setup
40g breeder new---$85
Aquaclear dual overflow--$50
Mag 7 return pump used--$35
PVC pipe--$15
Glass window panes from HD for baffles--$20
Mine cost right around 200 bucks not including my in-sump skimmer which was another $125. You can do it for ALOT cheaper, just be creative.
movadoman21
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my SD comes up around a 1/2 higher then the black seal around the bottom of the tank should i put more in or is that deep enough?
cboyfan2020
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I would put some more in. Enough to be about 4" from bottom of the tank. I dont plan on having one in my main tank. Only if there is enough sand leftover from my refuge. Good luck