whats better sump w/d or a good canister????

[hayden]

in yalls opinion whats better a well set up wet dry sump with filter socks and a ton of bio media or, a high end canister filter? which will be cheaper in the end? where do i get lots of ceramic rings?

 

[Bsixxx]

big ol wet/dry

 

[BIGgourami]

sump = better
i believe a smartly constructed sump will still cost less than a really good canister. how big were you planning?

 

[hayden]

big enough to over filter a 90 by about %200

 

[BIGgourami]

so 320 gph?

definately a sump, W/D

 

[hayden]

what size u tube would be good for a hob over flow moving that much water? 1inch?

 

[rallysman]

Unless you are going to do a planted tank go with a wet/dry. They're much easier to maintain and are a perfect match for monsters.

1" will flow 320gph with no problem. Also, a 3x turnover rate is ideal for a wet/dry IME.

 

[JonF]

Don't mean to hijack the thread at all... but why would a wet/dry be bad for a planted tank?

 

[rallysman]

Too much gas exchange.

 

[fish head )'>]

Hate to pile on, but.......SUMP. Fins down.