benzjamin13 Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Sep 12, 2005 31,649 646 201 Los Angeles, CA Mar 19, 2006 #1 At what size tank would a sump filter be needed? I know that sumps can basically be used for any size just about, but what's the max size of a tank before canister filters become "useless?"
At what size tank would a sump filter be needed? I know that sumps can basically be used for any size just about, but what's the max size of a tank before canister filters become "useless?"
Kenta Gambusia MFK Member Apr 4, 2005 760 6 16 Vancouver, BC ; CANADA www.bcaquaria.com Mar 19, 2006 #2 Unless you are talking about monster tank, a canister will never become useless to the average aquarist. I'd say after 100g a sump would be a good idea
Unless you are talking about monster tank, a canister will never become useless to the average aquarist. I'd say after 100g a sump would be a good idea
P Paul_MTS Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 30, 2005 255 0 0 38 Essex- UK Mar 19, 2006 #3 Yes, i agree. After around 100galons I find cannisters have pathetically weak flowrate compared to what i want and there for go for a sump.
Yes, i agree. After around 100galons I find cannisters have pathetically weak flowrate compared to what i want and there for go for a sump.