Sump or canister

[doomiedee]

I'm upgrading my filter on my 90 I really want it to be overkill. I found a uv canister rated for 175 gallons witch is perfect. I also got the chance to buy a oceanic trickle 75 sump for pretty cheap. Witch would be better?


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[Daonni]

I think a sump would definitely be overkill on a 90, so if that's what you are looking for do it. I would stick with a couple big cans, but I am sure lots of folks here would say sump.
GL either way.

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[tehmole]

if your 90 is already drilled.... go for the sump ..... other than that... two canisters will do the trick......

 

[lando]

An fx5 would be overkill in my opinion.


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[doomiedee]

My plan was to get two canisters or the sump with a heavy duty pump some where in the 1,000+ Gph range

Lando a fx5 would be cool but it's a bit out of my price range

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[Jc1119]

My plan was to get two canisters or the sump with a heavy duty pump some where in the 1,000+ Gph range

Lando a fx5 would be cool but it's a bit out of my price range

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That's the thing. A sump will cost less than the fx5's and flow as much or more.

Depending on pump selection and what the sump is made of, of course. My 210 has a 45 gallon tote $20, used mag 18 $50 and 2 7" filter socks on hangers $75. With media and pvc I spent about $200 total and am moving around 1200gph.


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[doomiedee]

That's the thing. A sump will cost less than the fx5's and flow as much or more.

Depending on pump selection and what the sump is made of, of course. My 210 has a 45 gallon tote $20, used mag 18 $50 and 2 7" filter socks on hangers $75. With media and pvc I spent about $200 total and am moving around 1200gph.


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That type of set up is exactly what I want


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[joel]

I ran a 75g with a 30g sump and mag drive 8.5. I was pleased
I have a 55g sump on my 100g I like that better then my fx5

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[Inglorious]

I run three canisters on my 110 and I wish I had a sump instead for ease of maintenance.

 

[Redearsunfish]

Here's the way i look at it. I wish all my tanks were drilled with bulkheads so i'd have the option of a sump.