So, as some of you that read my coralline algae thread know, I recently bought a used 210 gallon tank. I am getting ready to get the filtration setup for the tank now, but am a total noob on using sump/overflow style filtration. I have always been a canister filter and/or HOB guy.
The tank is an older model Aqueon, with dual megaflow overflows.
I was given the plumbing for each overflow as well. I need new bulkheads for each connection, since the previous owner had glued, then cut and damaged the threads on the olds. From what I understand, I am to use (1) 1" and (1) 3/4" bulkhead behind each overflow. 1" is for drain, 3/4" is for return.
My first question, is that sufficient? Should I modify it? I went ahead and ordered my bulkheads cause I was hoping to make some really good progress this upcoming weekend, but I can always change the order.
Second, my plan is to use my current 55gallon as the sump. In order to accomplish this, I figure I can go ahead and get my bulkheads in place, run a small bit of tubing off the bottom of my drain and return lines and throw me a ball valve there. This would allow me to fill the tank, move my fish over, and move my current filters over so that I could work on changing the 55gallon over to a sump.
This is where I am at a loss, I can't decide what type of sump would be best. Do I go wet/dry trickle, do I go refugium/sump mix, etc. To aid in helping with this, below is the current list of fish that will be going in it.
Also, I read somewhere I can expect about 350GPH drain from each line, is that correct?
What return pumps would you guys recommend? What type of GPH should I be shooting for?
Stock and current sizes
(1) 3" JD
(1) 3" Oscar
(1) 3" Texas Cichlid
(2) 4.5" Geo Altifrons
Stock that will be added later:
(1) Green Terror
(4) Geo Altifrons
???
I don't really think I need any bottom feeders, as currently my geos do a pretty good job of picking up any leftovers (as expected). I assume that will only get better once I have more of them.
I would like some midwater dithers, I have had silver dollars before and liked them, but I am not sold on them. Any ideas?
The tank is an older model Aqueon, with dual megaflow overflows.
I was given the plumbing for each overflow as well. I need new bulkheads for each connection, since the previous owner had glued, then cut and damaged the threads on the olds. From what I understand, I am to use (1) 1" and (1) 3/4" bulkhead behind each overflow. 1" is for drain, 3/4" is for return.
My first question, is that sufficient? Should I modify it? I went ahead and ordered my bulkheads cause I was hoping to make some really good progress this upcoming weekend, but I can always change the order.
Second, my plan is to use my current 55gallon as the sump. In order to accomplish this, I figure I can go ahead and get my bulkheads in place, run a small bit of tubing off the bottom of my drain and return lines and throw me a ball valve there. This would allow me to fill the tank, move my fish over, and move my current filters over so that I could work on changing the 55gallon over to a sump.
This is where I am at a loss, I can't decide what type of sump would be best. Do I go wet/dry trickle, do I go refugium/sump mix, etc. To aid in helping with this, below is the current list of fish that will be going in it.
Also, I read somewhere I can expect about 350GPH drain from each line, is that correct?
What return pumps would you guys recommend? What type of GPH should I be shooting for?
Stock and current sizes
(1) 3" JD
(1) 3" Oscar
(1) 3" Texas Cichlid
(2) 4.5" Geo Altifrons
Stock that will be added later:
(1) Green Terror
(4) Geo Altifrons
???
I don't really think I need any bottom feeders, as currently my geos do a pretty good job of picking up any leftovers (as expected). I assume that will only get better once I have more of them.
I would like some midwater dithers, I have had silver dollars before and liked them, but I am not sold on them. Any ideas?
