Just like the thread title says, which is a better way to go for filtering a 300g freshwater setup, a sump or a canister? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? If I choose the sump, how would I set it up?
Which filter system is better for a 300g freshwater set-up: sump or canister?
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Definitely sump for a tank that size. A sump with some low-micron filter socks will give you all the mechanical you ever need.
yep i agree. It's a myth that sumps can't have as good mechanical filtration as a canister. Canister owners need to face it that sumps are better in every possible way (except perhaps size-wise but if the tank is 300 gallons chances are there going to be plenty of room under the stand for a sump)jcardona1;4727380; said:
For any tank above 200 gallons canisters start becoming cost prohibititive and a diy sump becomes the only cost-effective option.
i use a fx-5 and a pro clear 200 sump. i however never do the socks. wondering were the directions to that is?
aclockworkorange;4728235; said:
Both? You mean you have the sump and the FX5 hooked up to the tank at the same time? Both systems cleaning the tank at the same time?