All about Sumps Filters and Fuges

1.5 will work better. The wider they are the slower the flow the more effective the trap. I don't use any bubble traps on my fuge, but I also don't have bubbles in my overflow due to it's design. You will probably get bubbles in yours and need to account for them. Looks much better.

 

Why thank you. So I should use reactors instead of filter cartridges? Or is this more of a personal preference?

Where can I go to get the egg crate material?

About how much does 1/8" and 1/4" glass cost?

Could I go with cartridges and bio-balls for now and switch them out when I can afford to buy 2 reactors?

 

I am uncertain on what exact filter I will use but I guess I miss-worded this. Instead of an actual single use cartridge I was thinking more about larger sheets you can cut to fit any size tank.

I'm unfamiliar with "GFO".

 

Ya I used that floss too... but I wanted to reduce operating costs and maintenance as much as possible. I hated changing out floss every 3-4 days. The thicker stuff lasted a week at most.

You can switch later. BRS is the best for bulk chemicals. A reactor only cost $40.

Egg crate can be had at any big box home improvement store.

I buy my carbon and GFO in bulk. Reactors are more efficient use of the media.

 

What's GFO?

Can I put the reactors in-sump along with everything else?

 

Granular Ferric Oxide. Reduces phosphates. Yes.

 

Sorry for the troubles. And thanks.

 

LOL, just to avoid the common question thats gonna come next, look for "light difusers" not "egg crate" or nobody in the store will have a clue what your asking for.

 

Hahah that would explain why I can't find anyone selling it online even, except for like bulk retailers.

 

Oh and the hardware store would probably be a better place to get these..