aqua medic filters and sumps

[mfcfan]

hi reefers :)

as iam still in the planning stages of my new set up i've decided to go with a sump still a bit of a scary thought but have a friend who knows a bit more about that than me,but iam thinking of getting a aqua-medic riff 500 just would like to know if any of you use this,and also how to set the sump up is it better to go for quite a large sump or not,so many different ways of doing it it seems dsb or not what's the best way to set one up any info would be very helpfull.
sorry for sounding a bit thick :( still trying to get my head around this sump idea

[mousehunter22]

cant wait to see this new system ste lets get started on it lol :)

[gary smith]

hi there , i would`nt bother with the riff 500 if i where you use the extra money on a bigger skimmer, all you really need is a nice big skimmer a big sump to put it in, a rowa reactor some cheato algae and a light to grow it with a deep sand bed if you fancy one and enough live rock in your main display to filter the water and some decent power heads to get the flow you need and that's it really cheers gary ps if you want to come and see my tank you are more than welcome as you don`t live far away cheers gary

[mfcfan]

hi there , i would`nt bother with the riff 500 if i where you use the extra money on a bigger skimmer, all you really need is a nice big skimmer a big sump to put it in, a rowa reactor some cheato algae and a light to grow it with a deep sand bed if you fancy one and enough live rock in your main display to filter the water and some decent power heads to get the flow you need and that's it really cheers gary ps if you want to come and see my tank you are more than welcome as you don`t live far away cheers gary

cheers for that gary hmmm suppose i could spend it on a decent skimmer instead,thanks for the offer to come see your tank will probilly take you up on that when iam a bit closer to getting my new setup cheers :) i could do with seeing how these sumps work in the flesh

[mfcfan]

cant wait to see this new system ste lets get started on it lol :)

ok sounds good lee can u sub us the dosh lol

[gary smith]

no probs mate just give me a bit of notice cheers gary

[MrK]

hi reefers :)

as iam still in the planning stages of my new set up i've decided to go with a sump still a bit of a scary thought but have a friend who knows a bit more about that than me,but iam thinking of getting a aqua-medic riff 500 just would like to know if any of you use this,and also how to set the sump up is it better to go for quite a large sump or not,so many different ways of doing it it seems dsb or not what's the best way to set one up any info would be very helpfull.
sorry for sounding a bit thick :( still trying to get my head around this sump idea

Hi mate.

I had one of these sumps under my jewel rio 400 tank. The sump was great but had a tendancy for being a little on the noisy side with an overflow box fitted. Not sure how you intend to plumb it in though. I used the original AM sump tank to house the Riff 500 with the return pump being used outside the sump. This setup worked really well but if your thinking of making your own sump I'd go for a bigger one so maybe you could incorporate a refrugium.

I've attached a pic for ideas

HTH Mark:D

[mfcfan]

:) thanks for that mark nice clear pics well iam defo going to get a sump seems like it is a must going on peoples setup's here iam jumping a bit ahead i haven't bought the tank&cabinet yet just trying to plan it out first and not rush in

[MrK]

:) thanks for that mark nice clear pics well iam defo going to get a sump seems like it is a must going on peoples setup's here iam jumping a bit ahead i haven't bought the tank&cabinet yet just trying to plan it out first and not rush in

get it bought and enjoy the setup stage. When its up and running you'll be chuffed:D