E Eric A Polypterus MFK Member Nov 28, 2008 5,003 22 92 Australia Jul 5, 2011 #1 Hey guys. Just wondering what you all think of my sump idea? It's meant to be more biological and polishing, because the tank has an FX5 on it as well. But if you guys have any idea to add, i'd love to hear them, thanks all
Hey guys. Just wondering what you all think of my sump idea? It's meant to be more biological and polishing, because the tank has an FX5 on it as well. But if you guys have any idea to add, i'd love to hear them, thanks all
J john73738 Fire Eel MFK Member Nov 8, 2009 1,292 9 68 Las Vegas, NV Jul 5, 2011 #2 IMO it looks good, that is how my overhead filter is set up and it works great.
D dogofwar Arapaima MFK Member Jan 3, 2006 5,127 1,042 203 51 Maryland www.capitalcichlids.org Jul 5, 2011 #3 I have a dump or overhead filter powered by my FX5...basically a rubbermaid with a couple of holes in the bottom...filled with bioballs... Matt john73738 said: IMO it looks good, that is how my overhead filter is set up and it works great. Click to expand...
I have a dump or overhead filter powered by my FX5...basically a rubbermaid with a couple of holes in the bottom...filled with bioballs... Matt john73738 said: IMO it looks good, that is how my overhead filter is set up and it works great. Click to expand...
Oughtsix Redtail Catfish MFK Member Apr 9, 2011 1,600 553 150 Redmond, OR Jul 5, 2011 #4 Looks grerat.... KISS! Why do you need the overflow divider between the pump and the rest of the tank? Unless you are trying to make sure the purigen is always submerged this divider shouldn't be needed.
Looks grerat.... KISS! Why do you need the overflow divider between the pump and the rest of the tank? Unless you are trying to make sure the purigen is always submerged this divider shouldn't be needed.
E Eric A Polypterus MFK Member Nov 28, 2008 5,003 22 92 Australia Jul 6, 2011 #5 Thanks guys, glad it's right . The second sheet of glass is to make sure that part is submerged, effectively a wet/dry filter .
Thanks guys, glad it's right . The second sheet of glass is to make sure that part is submerged, effectively a wet/dry filter .
Spiritofthesoul Jack Dempsey MFK Member Dec 3, 2010 4,692 19 38 33 Singapore Jul 6, 2011 #6 Would be a PITA if you need to recalibrate the heater