Getting A New Tank

[Mr Pleco]

I’m thinking about buying a wet/ dry sump for a new tank that is being delivered. The tank size is 180g. I have never used one before, would like to know the PRO’s and CONS between this type of filtration versus a power canister filter? What else needs to be considered or ordered? How can I ensure the sump won’t overflow and drain the tank, I live in an apartment building on bottom floor so the pump needs to be quite…any links or sites to direct me to for these answers would be appreciated…..

 

[GettingSassy]

If it's 180 gallons, you should use at least one of each.

Wet/dry filtration is superior biological filtration. It can also provide good mechanical filtration, depending on how you set up your wet/dry. They can be very customizable, so it's up to you how good it is.

Canisters are excellent mechanical/chemical filtration, and they get stuff off the bottom more easily.