New to reef2reef Sump or canister filter

[mich2599]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Fishbro]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R and good luck!

 

[Bryn]

Welcome.

If you are starting backup, then sump all the way, even if you have an old canister sitting around. The canister still has its uses. I use it to vacuum my tanks, or quickly clear the water, generally not running any material in the canister, but the return goes into a filter sock. I have also used a canister to transfer water from a tank, to a bucket, to another tank.

Welcome.

 

[xcuongx]

Welcome to R2R !! Predrilled aquarium with overflow box and sump setup is the way to go.

 

[KJones90s]

Welcome!
sumps all the way!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Hi Everyone I’m new to the forum and to reefing I had been Keeping tropicals for many years gave that up with the intention to start marine but things got in the way and 40 years later here I am starting on a new journey . Hence the title thread.

Welcome to R2R and reefing Peter. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[jk_s124]

Welcome! Sump or AIO.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hello. You have lots of opinions on the sump. I will mention costs. Check out the marketplace. Tons of stuff to be found, just takes searching. You can find some quality stuff from some good reefers there. And keep us updated

 

[Petert]

Welcome to R2R and reefing Peter. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Sure is thanks for the welcome

 

[Petert]

Hello. You have lots of opinions on the sump. I will mention costs. Check out the marketplace. Tons of stuff to be found, just takes searching. You can find some quality stuff from some good reefers there. And keep us updated

Thanks

 

[Petert]

Welcome and hello to R2R...you can use either but a canister limits you.

But you can have a great tank with a canister you just have to be on your tank husbandry and not mind a few things hanging on the sides lol

Here's my 75g run with a canister, I will be switching to a sump on our next build to have a cleaner look.

Some new AIO tanks don't even need either so definitely check those out!

Thanks for your info

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Petert]

That pic reminds me must get some spare shells for the red leg crabs

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Hi and more bucks as well from what I have learnt so far exciting though

I use a canister Fluval fx4 on my 75 gallon, I have it full of bioballs, foam, and carbon.
I've used a canister filter for 4 years, no issues. I was using a smaller canister prior to February, but wanted more water volume, so I upgraded to the fx4...its great and water changes are easy, no lifting 5 gallon pails. I also use a HOB skimmer from AquaMaxx 1.5, it's super quiet, and sucks out a ton of grossness, lol....I don't have a sump because of the costs, setup, piping, and if your not paying attention to it, it could overflow.... usually happen when someone else is watching your tank.

 

[BighohoReef]

Welcome to R2R! I vote sump! More versatility in in filtering options.

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[Petert]

I use a canister Fluval fx4 on my 75 gallon, I have it full of bioballs, foam, and carbon.
I've used a canister filter for 4 years, no issues. I was using a smaller canister prior to February, but wanted more water volume, so I upgraded to the fx4...its great and water changes are easy, no lifting 5 gallon pails. I also use a HOB skimmer from AquaMaxx 1.5, it's super quiet, and sucks out a ton of grossness, lol....I don't have a sump because of the costs, setup, piping, and if your not paying attention to it, it could overflow.... usually happen when someone else is watching your tank.

Sounds like a feasible and sensible option