sump or fx5

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  1. mikearcum

    mikearcum Plankton

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    what should i do sump or a fx5 for a 220 not drilled
     
    mikearcum, Mar 14, 2010
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  2. ReefWizard

    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Definitely sump. You can use overflow box which will be small enough compared to your 220. You can run skimmer, grow chaeto and mangrove in the sump. It's cheaper and you won't regret it.
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    +1 with a sump.
     
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  4. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    +1 on the sump again.

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  5. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Drill the big tank and run a sump.
     
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    Sumps are the only way to go IMO. ;D
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Sump it allows you more options for your system and is more easily tailored to your needs and desires.
     
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  8. mikearcum

    mikearcum Plankton

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    Sump it is thanks guys
     
    mikearcum, Mar 14, 2010
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