OK, Idea... I'm wanting to one day have a 150 gal tank or larger one day... I love the look of a clean tank with as few things inside as possible. Going with a sump, one can put heater inside of sump and minimize in-tank obstructions. What about sponge filters? I think they're ugly and was wondering if the consensus is that they aren't necessary with sump filtration. Could an in sump sponge filter be effective? Thoughts?
Dont judge me!
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you need to make up your mind. to give you an opinion on your idea would be to judge you, which you asked us not to do...
a sump can provide biological filtration with the right media. for a properly set up sump and properly stocked tank you should be good. if you overstock and don't maintain your tank well, then the more biological filtration you have the better off your fish are.
a sump can provide biological filtration with the right media. for a properly set up sump and properly stocked tank you should be good. if you overstock and don't maintain your tank well, then the more biological filtration you have the better off your fish are.
TRUE! That makes sense. I'm feeling a bit partially literate now... In terms of your response, If my sump is set up correctly, there's not necessarily a need for more bio filtration?
A sump is great for bio filtration, oxygenation and CO2 off gassing. There is no reason you should need any additional bio filtration if you have a well designed wet/dry sump... and wet/dry sump design is simple.
Filter socks are reportedly good for mechanical filtration. I like my DE filter for mechanical filtration though.
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Filter socks are reportedly good for mechanical filtration. I like my DE filter for mechanical filtration though.
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