Canister Filter

[sayembara]

In theory, in can be done. However, it is nicer to have cannister with tank without the sump...more space for the fish and plants. Simple and likely cheaper too.

 

[RTR]

Certainly canisters have been fitted to bulkhead fittings for years. It is a bit more hassle, but it works just fine. You are still likely to want some return diffuser device inside the tank (spraybar, etc.) and certainly an intake strainer or prefilter on the intake, but a sump is in no way required for that use.

 

[sayembara]

Those are exactly the beauty of a sump
Personally, I still prefer cannister. May be I received too much advertisement and sweet talks from the LFS. Definitely brainwashed.
Wait a minute, I think I use cannister because sumps remove CO2 which is not good for my plants.

 

[misopeenut]

the green tube on the bottom is the intake and bar across the tank is the outtake.

 

[sayembara]

Beautiful and advanced (both technology & money)

 

[misopeenut]

well thats not really my tank now.
that was when i was in japan.. man i wish i could get ADA in US...

 

[tre8160]

www.aquariumdesigngroup.com . They have ADA sustrate, lilly pipes and aquascaping tools. If you look around a little more you can get most everything ADA in the US now. It's just a matter of paying the price... OUCH.

 

[misopeenut]

wow thanks for the link!!
actually it is not that expensive, its almost the same as the price you would pay in japan.
the only thing is not much selection..
lily pipe is awesome i love that thing.