Easy Sump Set UP?

jayghmi

jayghmi

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Feb 3, 2007
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I have read numerous boards and have thoroughly confused myself - Help please.

From my understanding most people don't like the hang of the back skimmers?
I read both positive and negative about the aqua C. One big problem with the hang on the back skimmers is the possiblity of starting a syphon when the power is off and dumbing your water onto the floor - is that true? I have read so much about different skimmers I beleive it must be one of the most debated subjects in the hobby - I am beyond confused.

Is their an easy sump set up for a newbie with a 46 bow. Like a big rubbermaid container? Does it have to be divided into two sections?

Does anyone know of an easy (basic)Sump setup that would do the job, but easy enough for a newbie to set-up?

Is a sump the wrong direction for a newbie and should I continue down the path of a HOT skimmer.

Sorry for so many questions and thanks for the help.

Thanks, Jay
 
Honestly, if you're not sure if you wanna go sump, but want to get a skimmer right away, look into the coralife super skimmer. It can HOT, but then can also work in a sump. You get the best of both worlds. ;)
 
But a sump is never bad, it give your tank a cleaner look and more water volume, both good things.
 
What kind do you have? I have read reef central unitl my eyes bleed and I am no farther ahead (so many opinions). I have gone to your (germanman) website and thought the skimmer your were using was built into a canister filter? As I am new and have already spent money on junk - I don't now what to buy. Was about to pull the trigger on a coral life super skimmer - so I could convert to a sump in the future. I have read lots of pro's and cons about the aqua c - basically I don't know what the h--- to do!

Any direction would be greatly appreciated (like a brand name of a decent HOT skimmer).

Thanks, Jay
 
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