Need Help With New Tank - Buying Filter

[adam582]

Hi. I am new to the saltwater world. I just purchased a 55 gallon tank got 3 bags of live sand and 90 pounds of live rock. Everything is set up except the filter. I have just a regular fresh water filter at the moment circulating the water around. I need help with a wet dry filter. If anyone is selling or can recommend what i need. I would like to have What type of filter should i get and return pump. I got a protien filter as well as a little fan thingy that circulates the water inside. If anyone is selling filter please let me know. I live in Staten Island. Thanks

Ps. I was looking into the Pro Aquatics wet dry filter 125 series for 150 bucks... needs return pump. Any recommendations?

 

[JonnyJ]

Yooo Adam! Glad to see you came

He's looking To do a fish only tank.


Would he be better with doing
Just a sump? I'm a nano aio guy so I'm not much help.

What type of return pump will he need?




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[adam582]

I might want to do coral in the future. So I want to keep my options open

 

[masterswimmer]

I would not use a wet/dry or your freshwater filter if you want to go with a reef setup. You can make a very inexpensive sump to keep your protein skimmer, heater, return pump, temperature probe, etc.

Russ

 

[adam582]

What do you mean? How would I make an inexpensive sump? I think maybe going fish only will be the way to go. Im way to inexperienced for reef coral at this time. So what do you suggest? And are you selling anything?

 

[masterswimmer]

What do you mean? How would I make an inexpensive sump?

If you get a glass tank that'll fit in your stand under your display tank, you can silicone baffles into the tank to separate the skimmer from a fuge section, and a baffle to the return pump chamber.

Russ

 

[bigdog1428]

U can buy ur tank from Petco to build ur sump , they are having a $1 a gallon sale on tanks


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[rkaragozler]

welcome to the forum, i would help you build one if you like

 

[tomtoothdoc]

welcome to the forum, i would help you build one if you like

there you go....take rich up on his offer.....he knows his stuff!!!
definitely pick a sump over a wet dry or any type of hang on or canister filter. this will also give you more options for going reef down the road.

 

[adam582]

Thanks guys... gonna talk with rich