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Old 07-03-2004, 05:35 PM   #1
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Default Which kind of filteration best for Marine?

Anyone can advise?

1. IOS
2. Canister
3. Sump

Pls advise.

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Old 07-03-2004, 05:41 PM   #2
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IMO, the Sump is the best choice.

You can incorporate a macroalgae refugium, a filter compartment(for mechanical,biological and chemical filtration), hide equipment like protein skimmer into it.
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Old 07-03-2004, 07:04 PM   #3
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IMO, the Sump is the best choice.

You can incorporate a macroalgae refugium, a filter compartment(for mechanical,biological and chemical filtration), hide equipment like protein skimmer into it.
Agreed. And you can also increase the water volume.
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Old 07-03-2004, 09:35 PM   #4
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yup....go 4 sump...u now have 3 votes to nothing
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Old 07-03-2004, 11:45 PM   #5
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Sump tank is definitely the best... But I am using canister though...
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Old 08-03-2004, 12:54 AM   #6
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Thanks Bro.

BTW, where to get a good and cheap tank with sump? Anyone can recommend? I went to CCK, they have something like DIY, but ex lei.. nice though..

Price ranges from $790 to $990.. - 3Ft
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Old 08-03-2004, 01:09 AM   #7
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Thanks Bro.

BTW, where to get a good and cheap tank with sump? Anyone can recommend? I went to CCK, they have something like DIY, but ex lei.. nice though..

Price ranges from $790 to $990.. - 3Ft
I think tat's the price range 4 a 3ft wif cabinet.
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Old 08-03-2004, 01:56 AM   #8
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you can look for tank builders here, I'm sure they have sump systems available.
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