Permanent Wet/Dry Filter? (xpost)

[Raskolnikov]

*I'm cross-posting this in both of the DIY forums, as it isn't relegated to salt or freshwater, really. If that's a problem then please delete this one.*

I'll soon be getting my new tank, and I want to have a wet/dry filter for it with hang-on-back overflow boxes and return (no drilling of the tank). I've never used wet/dry filters before, so I don't really know what kind of maintenence is involved.

This is the filter in question: http://www.proclearaquaticsystems.com/wetdry.html

My conundrum is as follows. It will fit inside my tank stand, but I'd have to take the top off of the stand and drop the filter in. Once I replace the top of the stand and put the tank on it, I'd never be able to remove the filter. I could access it, but never remove it. This sounds like it might be a bit of a bad idea, so I'm asking for input from you all. Thanks.

 

[gburgess]

not much maintenance

I have used a wet/dry filter for many years, and essentially there was no maintenance required, so I don't think that you'll have a problem. Since you mentioned siphon overflow box, I might mention that the CPRs can be a pain, and I strongly recommend a lifereef overflow box that will always maintain the siphon without any additional pumps required to remove bubbles.

http://www.lifereef.com/frame.html