Wet/Dry Filters

[BushFishRox]

Well there is a place near me that does custom aquariums and wet/dry filters. I am thinking about getting a wet/dry from them I just sent them an e-mail for a price because they say they stock W/D's for 150 and 200's so it shouldnt be to expensive, the unit for the 150gal measures 28"x10-3/4"x25"

here is a sample pic from their website:

http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/acrylic.html

I was thinking about running 5 gals of Bioballs for my 150, and I will be running it with my FX5 instead of my emp 400's. I was just wondering would it be worth running mechanical media in it or just run the bio balls? I really rather just keep the space for heaters and possibly a small place to grow out baby fish a little.... lol

 

[Wolf3101]

As long as you're using other filtration to handle the mechanical portion then I don't see any reason to run more than a small pre-filter in the W/D. You'll need at least that to keep the bio balls from clogging. Go with as many as you can fit in the chamber.

 

[BushFishRox]

With duel 1" lines what do you think its GPH would be?

 

[Nic]

what are your overflows rated for¿?¿ also I would throw a pad over the bioballs... might as well keep the sump somewhat clean....

 

[Dr Joe]

possibly 600gph clean.