XP3 or 2 AC 110's

[ercnan]

I second rallysman.
If your concerned at all about noise, after your sump is up and running, keep your tank level to the bottom of the AC's outflow, otherwise in addition to any noise your sump drains make, you'll be adding to that the noise of the AC's waterfall.
If you use an XP3, you can adjust the spraybar for it to just below the surface.
You still get decent surface agitation, but the tank level won't be as critical as with the non-adjustable AC's.

 

[ultimatejay]

I have two XP3's on my 240 and they are very quiet and powerful. Whatever you do, I would use two just incase one breaks down, you'll have the other as a backup and your fish won't croak.

 

[toki]

i would go with the xp3 ive had mine for a year now. very easy to use and it takes minutes to maint. 5 stars for me

 

[prm]

I like my xp3 aswell its a better choice imo.

 

[Ducati996]

I use the 2 AC 110's (500 renamed)
The XP3 dosent have the flow ability IMO, besides I know it will work.
And when you get to that point you can decide if you want to keep using them along with your new Wet/dry

Duc

 

[cyberbeer65]

AC's all the way.......

 

[fishnutham]

ac110's would be great backup for a wet dry

 

[HarleyK]

Guys, I thought you shook hands and were over it!?

Please don't make us intervene again but drop it here and now.

To make myself clear: Stop referring to each other this way, and focus on the original question.

Thanks,
HarleyK

 

[repair]

Thanks to ****** for reporting this post...... come on guys can't we all agree that we love fish and that should be enough to keep everyone civil.

I edited these posts please don't make me keep having to edit posts.

 

[Ducati996]

Actually we did - please note the actual time of those posts and compare them to the other thread (which is now locked?)....these posts above were from early yesterday....

I have not posted after the mutual understanding in a negative light....Im surprised nobody noticed the date and time of the posts.....I cant edit old posts
only the admin can....

I hope nobody blows this out of proportion....it was all resolved yesterday peacefully and its behind us

Duc