300 gallon aquarium from glass cages filtration question

[Hmontoya93]

I have 2 fx6s I picked up on Black Friday for 170 each, and an aquaclear 110 to use for the 300

but I also have the option to pay an additional 1200ish for sump, drilling, fittings plus whatever the pump cost so an extra 1500 if I go with sump system

Money is somewhat tight
but this is one of my dream aquariums and I want it done right, stock is small now but when the clown loaches and King Kong parrots get bigger I would say it’s running at max capacity in 2-3 years

i can keep the fx6 for other aquariums in the house too,

which should I do?

 

[Chicxulub]

If this is gonna be your crown jewel, don't cut corners, even if it means waiting longer. Do it right, save for the sump, and enjoy your system!

 

[Potato Patatto]

I think the sump is nicer but the two fx6s and aqua clear 110 is definitely sufficient as is. Depends on how crafty you are but I think 1500 is pretty expensive for a sump granted you just have to connect yourself. Either way I don’t think there’s a wrong answer!

 

[Bizdaddy]

You could have them drill and put overflows in the tank and build your own sump system to save money. Building a sump can be done cheaply and it's under the stand so it doesn't have to look pretty.

 

[Potato Patatto]

You could have them drill and put overflows in the tank and build your own sump system to save money. Building a sump can be done cheaply and it's under the stand so it doesn't have to look pretty.

I think that’s the best option, just have them drill. I imagine you’re paying 10x on the plumbing.

 

[Denon]

I got a 300 from glass cages a couple months back. I still haven’t filled it yet as I’m still doing prep, but I am pretty impressed with the quality vs cost. I ended up just having them build and ship it to me and I drilled it myself. I wasn’t real sure where I wanted my bulkheads at the time I bought it though. So there is always that option if you feel up to it. It’s really not as bad as you would think. Plenty of YouTube walk throughs available.

 

[LBDave]

If this is gonna be your crown jewel, don't cut corners, even if it means waiting longer. Do it right, save for the sump, and enjoy your system!

I agree. Good advice.

 

[dogofwar]

I'd just have them drill and install the bulkhead. A sump is something that's easy (and cheap) enough to DIY vs. paying $1000+...

 

[Hmontoya93]

Thanks everyone I decided to have them drill the wholes and install the bulkheads (like 150) and find my own sump or make it, save like 1000 dollars

 

[Hmontoya93]

You could have them drill and put overflows in the tank and build your own sump system to save money. Building a sump can be done cheaply and it's under the stand so it doesn't have to look pretty.

I went with this route thank you