Sunsun vs Aquaclear

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INTERESTING QUESTION ...no matter of model ,I would lean towards the AC's...I DONT THINK YOU CAN BEAT EM $ for$:)
 

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I have both... it depends on what u need
I use ac110 for mechanical filtration and an AquaTop (sun sun) cf500uv for biological filtration

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Normal sump pumps are not designed for continuous use, you need a pond type pump such as a Laguna or Mag Drive, there are many suitable brands available. With a 135gal tank and a 20 gal sump, you should have a 5 X per hour turnover rate, so you need at least a 750-900 gph pump, depending on what kind of fish.
I have riverine cichlids, so my smallest pump is a 1200gph Mag Drive in a 20 gal sump,

on my 300 gal bank of tanks I use a Laguna 2400gph model in a 55 gal sump.
 

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