Filtration advice - new tank

Raf · #1 01-24-2007, 05:48 PM

Yeah, the Eheims don't move a lot of water, but that is not what you need them for. Get some good powerheads for current and use the canister strictly as a mech/chem filter. As mentioned, make sure you service it frequently. Your LR will provide the bio filtration that you need.

kevinpaz · #2 01-24-2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the greets and advice.

I'm still unsure if I should setup this current tank without a sump or wait until I can purchase a 100+ gallon tank and maybe build a sump out of the 65 (if it will fit underneath).

Perhaps the best piece of advice is to be patient - unfortunately it's getting harder and harder every day to resist the quick win.

kari · #3 01-24-2007, 11:11 PM

Don't be too concerned with tank volume turn over rates but do look at flow rates/patterns within the tank as noted earlier.

danny zubot · #4 01-30-2007, 10:35 PM

I have a 65 gallon tank which I got drilled. I think it cost me about $60 including the bulkhead. I built the overflow out of some scrap plexi I had laying around. Then I bought an old beat up 25 gallon tank for a sump for around $20. Then I payed Bow valley like $10 to make me some baffles for it, siliconed them myself.

Return pump will require some research and could range between $80-$200 used depending on what you can find.

I hope this gives you a good idea of what you can do. I would recommend setting up the sump even before buying the skimmer. You'll thank yourself in the long run for having a sump, I promise.