possible sump. Would this work?

if your talking about a tom wet dry filter for 175.00? i would go look at it make sure it is in good working condition no cracks and is complete and if its ok offer 125.00 but no more then 150.00 for a used one. and i think you will be happy with it i really like my 4 i have running.
 
from what i can see it looks ok but check it over in person and plug in the return pump to make sure it works. i would offer 90.00 but 125.00 is a decent price.
 
He also has an eheim canister filter 2215 that he'll sell for $50. I am thinking with both of those running, I would have decent filtering on a 180 gallon right? I intend to stock with 5-6 fancy goldfish and some live plants.
 
that would be a excellent set up hope you get it and post some pics
 
Thanks for the advice on this Rod. I have no clue what I am doing with this thing!

I've gotten the tank at a yard sale and lights here in the classifieds from a fellow AC member. If I can secure filtration, I'm on my way to having just about all i need to set it up. Our basement is not finished and I don't know if I want to set it up before we get it done...I'll have to figure that one out. It's easy for me to let the tank sit because I don't have everything I need for it. Once I have everything, it might be hard to let it sit.
 
Sump systems are not exclusively for SW. They are very efficient on FW as well. You don't need a skimmer on FW as you have nothing in the water to assist with the foam formation that a skimmer uses (i.e. salt).

The tubes you have: one is drain and the other (barbed one) is for return. It is called an overflow system.

I use sump systems on my large tanks as it is far easier to clean a remote system without ever having to shut it down for cleaning than a HOB or canister is. For mechanical filtration I use bulk felt and cut to size. I cut up about a dozen pieces ahead of time.

Most sump are rated for SW applications. If a sump is rated for 125 gallons (SW) it can easily handle 150 gallon fresh.

I personally prefer a sump over any other type of filtration. A sump system is known as a "wet/dry" or "Trickle filter". A sump in itself is just additional water reservoir and a great place to put extra equipment to avoid cluttering the tank. A wet/dry can be made from a spare tank, Rubbermaid tub, or just about any other receptical. It can also double as a refugium.
 
i would buy the 2 filters they are excellent deals and not bother with a homemade set up.
 
Actually, I am saying don't be afraid to set one up or use one. There are tons of DIY plans on the 'net to make one, or dozens of places to buy one. You can also buy them used for less. If it comes from a SW system you can still use it on a FW system after a thorough cleaning.
I have 4 of them. 2 I bought used and 2 I made. Depends how handy you are on DIY projects. For me it is a cost issue and I can make one for less than half of a store-bought one. I have plenty of time to devote to it and work on DIY projects as often as possible. (If I am not putzing around trying to do things my wife worries).
 
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