Type of filter

InUtero · 28-02-2015, 01:16 PM

Hi Experts, I'm planning to set up a 2x2x2ft aquatic plant tank. For the filter system, which is better ya, those canister type or sump tank? Thank you so much..

vinz · 28-02-2015, 02:26 PM

IMO, a canister filter is better. The plumbing takes less space in tank and the whole system is a lot easier to clean and maintain. Plus, sump tanks loses more CO2, although it can still sustain enough for planted tank.

Sump tanks are favored for larger tanks (larger than 4x2x2) as its not easy to find powerful enough canister filters that are silent enough. Usually need to run 2 or more on a 6x2x2.

Hydher · 28-02-2015, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by InUtero

Hi Experts, I'm planning to set up a 2x2x2ft aquatic plant tank. For the filter system, which is better ya, those canister type or sump tank? Thank you so much..

Canister.

Have fun!

InUtero · 28-02-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydher

Canister.

Have fun!

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Originally Posted by vinz

IMO, a canister filter is better. The plumbing takes less space in tank and the whole system is a lot easier to clean and maintain. Plus, sump tanks loses more CO2, although it can still sustain enough for planted tank.

Sump tanks are favored for larger tanks (larger than 4x2x2) as its not easy to find powerful enough canister filters that are silent enough. Usually need to run 2 or more on a 6x2x2.

So far 2 experts opt for canister. Cool...

Royston · 01-03-2015, 10:19 AM

If you are really going planted go canister. Unless your tank damn bloody huge then go sump amano's giant tanks mostly are sump filter tank.

InUtero · 01-03-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Royston

If you are really going planted go canister. Unless your tank damn bloody huge then go sump amano's giant tanks mostly are sump filter tank.

Another opt for canister. Thanks bro!

scooter · 05-03-2015, 06:27 PM

How about those IOS filter system?

vinz · 05-03-2015, 06:32 PM

IOS is just another kind of sump filtration. My opinion on it is the same as my reply earlier in this thread.

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tropic · 05-03-2015, 11:38 PM

I would go for sump if i have a larger tank let's say 4-5ft. Just inject more co2. Reduces piping, reduces surface film very effective.

infoate · 06-03-2015, 01:07 AM

You have the answer - Canister!

28-02-2015, 01:16 PM	#1
InUtero Arofanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 368	Type of filter Hi Experts, I'm planning to set up a 2x2x2ft aquatic plant tank. For the filter system, which is better ya, those canister type or sump tank? Thank you so much..

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28-02-2015, 02:26 PM	#2
vinz Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 280	IMO, a canister filter is better. The plumbing takes less space in tank and the whole system is a lot easier to clean and maintain. Plus, sump tanks loses more CO2, although it can still sustain enough for planted tank. Sump tanks are favored for larger tanks (larger than 4x2x2) as its not easy to find powerful enough canister filters that are silent enough. Usually need to run 2 or more on a 6x2x2.

01-03-2015, 10:19 AM	#5
Royston Dragon Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 797	If you are really going planted go canister. Unless your tank damn bloody huge then go sump amano's giant tanks mostly are sump filter tank.

05-03-2015, 06:27 PM	#7
scooter Arofanatic Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 53	How about those IOS filter system?

05-03-2015, 06:32 PM	#8
vinz Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 280	IOS is just another kind of sump filtration. My opinion on it is the same as my reply earlier in this thread. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

05-03-2015, 11:38 PM	#9
tropic Arofanatic Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 254	I would go for sump if i have a larger tank let's say 4-5ft. Just inject more co2. Reduces piping, reduces surface film very effective.

06-03-2015, 01:07 AM	#10
infoate Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 117	You have the answer - Canister!

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