need major help want to replace sump with fx5

[bassinmike85]

ok i bought my tank used and it came with the sump and plumbing installed..

i recently bought a fx5 and i want to replace my sump and put the fx5 into its place..

i took pics..from intake to sump,from sump it goes threw a uv sterlizer and out..

any advice or tips will help..

 

[jizon82]

it would be nice to have both running

 

[scriving]

it would be nice to have both running

Totally agree

 

[biohazardcustomz]

thats what i would do, run them both. you have to at first until the beneficial bacteria builds up in the new filter. as for replacing the sump do you want to use the sumps plumbing to install the fx5 or just switch them?

 

[bassinmike85]

i wannt the fx5 to run the over flow..i'm going to have 2 fx5's all together..one hooked up normal getting debri off the bottom and the other one hooked up off the overflow to get debri from the top..
heres why..

1. the motor i have running the sump is super loud
2. sump stinks
3. i just dont like the sump..

 

[rhodes_96]

Replace the bio balls with a more efficient bio material.
Pre filter the bio media with polyfiber batting or similar filter material around 50-100micron.
Replace with a new sump pump. (fairly cheap).
Run 1 fx5, and sump. For your size tank you will have a very good filtration.
Your wet dry sump is much better for oxygenation of the tank than the FX5. No need to create surface agitation with wet dry sump.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Don't get rid of the sump.

 

[NgaNasty]

leave the sump and 1 fx5. and instead of bio balls in the sump, buy a bunch of those cheap dish sponges. not sure you know what im talkin bout. if you want, ill come by saturday and help you out with it to

 

[zypher]

im there saturday and make sure you have beer...lol...
if nganasty is going...always good to meet new people...

 

[bassinmike85]

yea dude lets meet up saturday..i'll def have beer..when dont i have beer lol..i'm going to need help moving the pbass into the 180 gallon..and also with the sump..i got to hurry and heat up the 180..the fx5 is runnin on it now..adding another 50pds of sand tomorrow..my mono and kels are back at beating up the orino..

so nganasty and zypher let me know if you guys down to come thru..beer for sure and i can probably bbq if yall down..