The most cost effective way to filter a tank is with HOB filter. If you plan on having big fish you should also get a protein skimmer they will work in freshwater if you add salt to the water.
The most cost effective way to filter a tank is with HOB filter. If you plan on having big fish you should also get a protein skimmer they will work in freshwater if you add salt to the water.
Ya in order to properly filter a tank that size you would need a buttload of HOBs and protein skimmer in fresh water? Never even heard the idea mentioned.
protein skimmers will work in fresh water if you ad api freshwater salt and are very helpful HOB are the cheapest way to filter but not the most efficient.
Where did you figure a sump running 6000 gallons per hour? He's not running a 600 gallon tank unless I misread. A tank only needs 10x turnover therfore the tank in question would be running roughly 2000 gph. There are a lot of others on here who I have heard use their sump for nursing fish or growing plants so LOL at yourself for trying to make me feel dumb.