Canister or Sump?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by illushinz, Jul 12, 2008.

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  1. illushinz

    illushinz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a 40 gallon bow that right now just has an Emperor 400 hang on filter. Two PHs in the tank.

    I'd like to get rid of the hang on so I can move the tank closer to my wall. Question is, do I get a canister filter like a Fluval or do I build a sump?
     
    illushinz, Jul 12, 2008
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    IMO, I would make room for a sump. Canisters are a p.i.t.a. Luna
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    .....and you could put your skimmer and heater in the sump instead of the DT.. Luna
     
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  4. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I agree with luna get a sump you will love it plus is more water volume
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I definitely like the sump over the Cannister, as you have more options available to you.
     
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  6. SmittyCoco

    SmittyCoco Fire Shrimp

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    + 4 on the sump !
     
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  7. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    +5 for the sump, a far better choice if it is avalible!
     
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  8. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    yeh you should go with the sump! As stated you can hide a lot of quipment in there instead of in the main DT. But if like me you have no room for a sump, a canister is the only way to go.
     
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  9. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    +6 I wouldn't have a tank with out a sump of some sort!
     
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