In your experiences, what works and doesn't work for sumps?
I currently have an overflow that goes down into something like a 30 gallon sump for my 110 gal tank. It has some filter floss and some carbon, and in the sump I put gravel and aquatic plants along with some mollies and java moss.
There is also a hob filter on the sump that has some bio-cylinder chip stuff in it.
I'm wondering if I need a beefier setup. There are also several sponges here and there. I'm thinking about doing a DIY sand filter on the return line, and maybe some other canisters on the return just for s's and giggles.
I personally feel like I want to concentrate on doing water changes, and keeping my stock to a minimum.
The tank also has lots of driftwood which helps some as well. It will eventually be a sparsely planted tank assuming my cichlids and gar won't rip it all to shreds.
I currently have an overflow that goes down into something like a 30 gallon sump for my 110 gal tank. It has some filter floss and some carbon, and in the sump I put gravel and aquatic plants along with some mollies and java moss.
There is also a hob filter on the sump that has some bio-cylinder chip stuff in it.
I'm wondering if I need a beefier setup. There are also several sponges here and there. I'm thinking about doing a DIY sand filter on the return line, and maybe some other canisters on the return just for s's and giggles.
I personally feel like I want to concentrate on doing water changes, and keeping my stock to a minimum.
The tank also has lots of driftwood which helps some as well. It will eventually be a sparsely planted tank assuming my cichlids and gar won't rip it all to shreds.
