Sumps can be expensive I‘ve got a 180g (6’x30”x20”) with L2 pumps... 8.5 turnover rate per hour, $300 in media... seems silly... want great water!Yes I have looked around. I’m leaning on a 440 setup from FTD with a stand and hood. I think I will have to go with a metal stand for the obvious reasons of weight. I’ve been trying to figure if it’s better to just run two large Fluval canisters, a pond canister, or include their sump. FTD offers sumps but they are expensive. Do people go sumps over large canisters because they build their own sumps and that makes them much cheaper alternatives to canisters, and thus, the preferred choice? Am I missing something by just going fluval canisters or one pond canister?
Can your water be too clean? Or would you like more time to enjoy fish? Water is expensive here sadly, less filtration = more water changes... more electricity though...
Spend the money on good sump! Your fish will thank you! You may need the canisters too, I’d imagine their sump is not up to MFK standards...
If your going with 440 and everything possibly I’d imagine you’ll be under $10k for sure...
Ya, under $10k good luck! Exciting making this kind of purchase!