E Eric99 Gambusia MFK Member Mar 27, 2008 317 0 16 Pittsburgh, Pa Jul 28, 2011 #1 Here are a few pics of my 75 gallon sump filter...
B brich999 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 3, 2010 4,312 12 38 New Hampshire Jul 28, 2011 #2 Looks good, fill under the bioballs with ceramic. What are you running with this filter?
E Eric99 Gambusia MFK Member Mar 27, 2008 317 0 16 Pittsburgh, Pa Jul 28, 2011 #3 I am running a 180. I just posted pics of it in the pictures forum but they are from when I first did it. I could try the ceramic rings down the road.
I am running a 180. I just posted pics of it in the pictures forum but they are from when I first did it. I could try the ceramic rings down the road.
S Scylla02 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 18, 2011 136 0 0 Philippines Jul 29, 2011 #4 dude, i think you need more space for bio balls, i mean you need more bio balls and more space for bio balls. just my opinion
dude, i think you need more space for bio balls, i mean you need more bio balls and more space for bio balls. just my opinion
E Eric99 Gambusia MFK Member Mar 27, 2008 317 0 16 Pittsburgh, Pa Jul 29, 2011 #5 I have 5 gallons of bio balls. Do you think I really need more?
Bderick67 Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 18, 2006 16,813 72 857 Colorado Jul 30, 2011 #6 No you've got more then enough bio balls for a 180g tank. Especially if you plan on adding some submerged media under them. Nice job BTW.
No you've got more then enough bio balls for a 180g tank. Especially if you plan on adding some submerged media under them. Nice job BTW.
Slim2634 Plecostomus MFK Member May 8, 2006 1,504 80 51 34 Central Ohio Aug 9, 2011 #7 I like how you still have so much extra space in such a simple design. If you ever boosted your stock really heavy, you could just tweak the design and add a bunch more media. I doubt it'll be needed but it gives you plenty of options.
I like how you still have so much extra space in such a simple design. If you ever boosted your stock really heavy, you could just tweak the design and add a bunch more media. I doubt it'll be needed but it gives you plenty of options.