D D.J. 500 Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Oct 13, 2015 36 4 13 Dec 29, 2016 #1 My current filtration on my 440 is a canister that is woefully inadequate. The question is shoud I go with a larger canister(s) or pond filter or sump? or anything else?
My current filtration on my 440 is a canister that is woefully inadequate. The question is shoud I go with a larger canister(s) or pond filter or sump? or anything else?
celebrist Goliath Tigerfish MFK Member May 7, 2013 3,109 2,990 179 alaska Dec 29, 2016 #2 After getting my sump set up the only thing I would consider other than it would be an Ultima 2
dan518 Potamotrygon MFK Member Sep 20, 2014 3,439 3,675 164 uk Dec 29, 2016 #3 Is your tank drilled or are you willing to drill it, if so go for a sump, if not go for ultima or multiple cannisters
Is your tank drilled or are you willing to drill it, if so go for a sump, if not go for ultima or multiple cannisters
Timmy Plecostomus MFK Member Sep 8, 2005 686 88 61 43 On Mother EARTH Dec 29, 2016 #4 A sump for that size would be best. HOWEVER, if sumps aren't your thing then I would get 4 or 5 Fluval FX6's
A sump for that size would be best. HOWEVER, if sumps aren't your thing then I would get 4 or 5 Fluval FX6's
ragin_cajun Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Sep 8, 2013 2,759 999 1,600 55 South Louisiana Dec 29, 2016 #5 5 FX6 canisters at $350 a piece? That's $1700. OP could build a sump for that, AND buy a brand new 180 Gallon with stand and lights. Reactions: jsc
5 FX6 canisters at $350 a piece? That's $1700. OP could build a sump for that, AND buy a brand new 180 Gallon with stand and lights.
D D.J. 500 Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Oct 13, 2015 36 4 13 Dec 29, 2016 #6 ragin_cajun said: 5 FX6 canisters at $350 a piece? That's $1700. OP could build a sump for that, AND buy a brand new 180 Gallon with stand and lights. Click to expand... lol
ragin_cajun said: 5 FX6 canisters at $350 a piece? That's $1700. OP could build a sump for that, AND buy a brand new 180 Gallon with stand and lights. Click to expand... lol
