eatsomepopcorn
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| | 01/14/10 at 10:18 PM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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My LFS "expert' tried to talk me out of setting up a sump for new 180g saltwater tank and use two canister filters instead. He claims that sumps are too much hassle and water evaporates rapidly. Any advice on this? |
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animalmaster6
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| | 01/15/10 at 02:35 PM | Reply with quote | #3 |
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+1 to Ti.
My 12G just came out of a nitrate problem because of my filter cartridge. I lost some corals because of that.
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ShaunAtVivid
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| | 01/20/10 at 06:31 PM | Reply with quote | #4 |
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Your LFS "expert" has no idea what he is talking about. He is obviously a beginner that just does not know any better. You should definitely go with a sump set-up with a large protein skimmer. I would not set up my worst enemy with a 180 with canisters. It will lead to nothing but problems. Give me a call here at the shop and we can talk in depth on this subject, I will be happy to help. 800-993-0979
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