Wet/Dry questions:

[Kratz]

Forgive me if some of these questions seem simplistic, but I've never done a wet/dry before.

I'm buying a 150 gallon this weekend. It comes with all the accessories, but I'm thinking about making a wet/dry for it. The tank isn't drilled, so I'll be using overflows.

Question #1: Is there such a thing as a quiet or silent wet/dry? All the ones I've seen before make noise.

Question #2: Is there a formula for what size sump/capacity/gph that a sump needs to be for a certain size tank?

As I say, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to wet/dry. I've had tanks for years, but have always used canister filters.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated

 

[Tropical Dude]

Forgive me if some of these questions seem simplistic, but I've never done a wet/dry before.

That's fine, the only only bad questions are the ones not asked

I'm buying a 150 gallon this weekend. It comes with all the accessories, but I'm thinking about making a wet/dry for it. The tank isn't drilled, so I'll be using overflows.

Overflows are just as good, there is a good design for an all PVC overflow made with simple fittings here on MFK.

Question #1: Is there such a thing as a quiet or silent wet/dry? All the ones I've seen before make noise.

There is running water, that is why it's called a trickle filter. They can be made quieter though.

Question #2: Is there a formula for what size sump/capacity/gph that a sump needs to be for a certain size tank?

Aim for 5-8 turnovers per hour, a Mag Drive 12 or 18 will do nicely. The 18 may need to be restricted a bit and the 12 may be abit underpowered. I forget if there is a model inbetween those. Quiet One pumps are also nice

As I say, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to wet/dry. I've had tanks for years, but have always used canister filters.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated

 

[Ali1]

do a search, there are tons of information on wet/dry,


Typically, wet/dry filters are noisy, but you can reduce the noise with simple modifications.