So im currently getting a 8x3x2 built. I have 2 fluval fx6 and 1 fx5 I was planning on running in it.. but I was asked if I wanted it drilled for a sump. I've never gotten into sumps and have no clue where too begin. I have a spare 135 gallon tank thay I could use but nooo clue how to aet up a sump, any advice? Should canisters be fine for a tank thay big or would people really suggest I do a sump? Just going to have to learn
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Tons of threads on sumps and their advantages. I suspect there are plenty of folks who are completely successful with canisters as well, but personally, I know numerous people who moved from canisters to sumps...and exactly one who went the opposite direction. He did that strictly because of space limitations on the display tank in question, and continued to use sumps on all his other tanks. I haven't owned a canister in many years and don't see myself ever buying or using another.
So I'm obviously going to recommend you go with a sump. But, even if you don't...you do, after all, already have those canisters...you might consider getting the tank drilled when it's built, and then simply installing bulkheads and sealing them off with threaded caps. You can always upgrade (and it is indeed an upgrade!)
to a sump at a later point by removing the caps and adding the plumbing.
So I'm obviously going to recommend you go with a sump. But, even if you don't...you do, after all, already have those canisters...you might consider getting the tank drilled when it's built, and then simply installing bulkheads and sealing them off with threaded caps. You can always upgrade (and it is indeed an upgrade!)
to a sump at a later point by removing the caps and adding the plumbing.
I will have to check out those articles on here! .. I hear all the time about how amazing sump are for large tanks. I always stayed away because it all looks so intimidating! But the idea of getting it drilled and just capping it off and if I ever wanna go that route its there is extremely smart. Maybe ill try and check out some sump videos on YouTube too about using spare tanks as one.Tons of threads on sumps and their advantages. I suspect there are plenty of folks who are completely successful with canisters as well, but personally, I know numerous people who moved from canisters to sumps...and exactly one who went the opposite direction. He did that strictly because of space limitations on the display tank in question, and continued to use sumps on all his other tanks. I haven't owned a canister in many years and don't see myself ever buying or using another.
So I'm obviously going to recommend you go with a sump. But, even if you don't...you do, after all, already have those canisters...you might consider getting the tank drilled when it's built, and then simply installing bulkheads and sealing them off with threaded caps. You can always upgrade (and it is indeed an upgrade!)
to a sump at a later point by removing the caps and adding the plumbing.
A lot of people use tanks for the sump, typically it's the next size down so they can nearly double the water volume
Like a 6x18 sitting under a 8x2 main
5x18 under a 6x2 etc
I am also among the never again club of cannister use. Yes they are nice and do a good job, only if the maintenance is kept up, but the maintenance is such a PITA that you get lazy, procrastinate it off again and again...
Like a 6x18 sitting under a 8x2 main
5x18 under a 6x2 etc
I am also among the never again club of cannister use. Yes they are nice and do a good job, only if the maintenance is kept up, but the maintenance is such a PITA that you get lazy, procrastinate it off again and again...