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j_r_smith

Posted 3/3/2012 12:28:46 PM

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Returning to the hobby after 16 years (see previous post). I am going to get a larger tank after this initial success so I am starting the planning. I wanted to know if it is appropriate to use a sump type filter with a planted tank. I wanted to possibly use one that had the large particulate 'socks' that the tank water passed thru first. Some things I have read discourage the wet/dry type because it lowers the C02 levels with the increased gas exchange so I am looking at the refugium type. Should I stick with just the cannister or can I incorportate a sump? Would it be beneficial to use both? I am researching this now because obviosly if I was to go the route of using a sump I would want to get a tank with an integrated overflow.

Thanks!

38 Gallon 36x12x19
Marineland C-220 with Filter-Max III prefilter on intake
Hydor 75watt Substrate heater
5 Otos
5 SAE's
3 Albino Cory's
3 Panda Cory's
4 Fancy Goldfish
4-54Watt T-5 HO fixture
3 Ozelot Swords
25 (last count) Tall Sagittaria subulata
35 (last count) Dwarf Sagittaria subulata
10 (Last Count) Sagittaria chilensis
3 Java Ferns
8 Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red
Ever expanding bunches of Anachris

"Mowing" the tank every weekend!

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