Newbie "Filtration for Large Tanks" Question

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rsandelius

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I was wondering how filtration changes once you pass the 55 gallon mark. I see people using secondary tanks connected to primary tanks, tanks having "overflows," filters/pumps that are down in the cabinet rather than in the tank... could somebody please point me in a direction that explains these systems and when you should or should not implement them into your tank setup? Or do you just start looking at these options when the powerhead & HOT filter systems cease to be powerful enough? Apologize ahead of time for the incompetence.... :hypnotize
 
Howdy,

the only thing that changed for is that my canister filter got bigger :cool: (I am currently running an Eheim 2080 on a 220 gal tank)

HarleyK
 
Filter benifits aside, a sump wet/dry system is an affective way to remove bi-products of the fish tank in a tight package where equiptment like heaters,filter media, etc. can be kept out of sight, which for bigger tanks, also become bigger and more plentiful. Sump systems are also more expensive then over-hang mechanical filters.
(You got an overflow device, the sump itself, a large pump plus other bells and whistles.) Most would not do that for a 10 gallon goldfish tank.

It seems that around 55 gallons is where one can justifiy spending the dough for the sump system; the next level in fish tank commitment.

There are, of course exceptions, especially here........... this is MONSTER fish keepers.
 
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