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Old 05-17-2008, 11:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What do you guys think would be a good filter for a 36 gal bow reef tank. I currently use a wet/dry trickle with the bio balls but am looking to get away from that. Should I just turn it into a sump, or get a fuge, or possibly a hang on fuge? Whats everyone's take?
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Old 05-17-2008, 12:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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sump and fuge with a skimmer in the sump in my opinion


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as in a sump and fuge seperately? Like a hang on fuge and a seperate sump below with a skimmer?
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If you have a trickle filter now, turn it in to a sump / fuge combo. Search the forums for plenty of DIY versions. Thats what I would do. Keeps the display tank nice and clean looking
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