i have a 180 gallon reef tank and i have a nu-clear filter as my main filtration.ive been pretty happy with it but i have to replace the filter cartridge every 2 months at $50 a pop.i was considering replacing it with the berlin bs2 sump.does anyone have this orhave any info on its efficiency???any better ideas for a filter?? any info would be appreciated thanks a lot john
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Travelin Reef
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i have found that simpler is often best. a simple sump with an area for the tank to drain into ( just some floss or filter material )
a good skimmer and strong water flow coupled with good lights and frequent water changes are all that are mandatory.
a good skimmer and strong water flow coupled with good lights and frequent water changes are all that are mandatory.
ScottT1980
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I agree, a simple sump design is what I use/used. While it is easier to maintain, it is also much cheaper. I am a big fan of macro algae nutrient export so I utilize a classic Caluerpa refugium. Do you maintain a classic Berlin system or is it a modified Berlin setup?
Take er easy
Scott T.
Take er easy
Scott T.
BoomerD
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What about this one? Similar sump, rated for 250 gallons, not quite as long, but a bit wider:
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=BS2K
30" x 14" x 16" $285. and marine Depot's customer service has been superior.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=BS2K
30" x 14" x 16" $285. and marine Depot's customer service has been superior.
Have you given any thought to making your own sump?
Some people making them out of an aquarium or even a rubbermaid container.
If you have items that require access through the sump (like an external water pump, skimmer, etc...), I would recommend talking to a local fish store to see if they can drill the holes for you (especially into a glass aquairum). They usually only charge about $20 to to $30 a hole.
Even with the store drilling holes for you, it will certainly save you a lot of money...
If you like, send Drill Sergeant a PM because he built his sump out of a regular 29-gallon aquarium.
You can also do a search on DIY sumps to see what you find.
Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;
Some people making them out of an aquarium or even a rubbermaid container.
If you have items that require access through the sump (like an external water pump, skimmer, etc...), I would recommend talking to a local fish store to see if they can drill the holes for you (especially into a glass aquairum). They usually only charge about $20 to to $30 a hole.
Even with the store drilling holes for you, it will certainly save you a lot of money...
If you like, send Drill Sergeant a PM because he built his sump out of a regular 29-gallon aquarium.
You can also do a search on DIY sumps to see what you find.
Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;
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Drill Sergeant
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John
I did exactly what SZHTTM mentioned above. I went with a regular 30 gallon tank as a sump, and had the LFS drill a couple of holes into it for $20.00. I then installed to bulkheads to the holes, and thats all she wrote.
So far its worked great!!!!
DS
I did exactly what SZHTTM mentioned above. I went with a regular 30 gallon tank as a sump, and had the LFS drill a couple of holes into it for $20.00. I then installed to bulkheads to the holes, and thats all she wrote.
So far its worked great!!!!
DS
I know this is a really old post but just in case.
That Nuclear filter is good for 1-2 years not months. Someone sold you up the river. I have one.
1. 1 cup bleach per 5 gallon water. Let it soak.
2. Rinse off the debrie best you can
3. Let soak in RO water for a few days. Maybe water change once
4. Let air dry and done.
You need two filters for the rotation.
Bob...
That Nuclear filter is good for 1-2 years not months. Someone sold you up the river. I have one.
1. 1 cup bleach per 5 gallon water. Let it soak.
2. Rinse off the debrie best you can
3. Let soak in RO water for a few days. Maybe water change once
4. Let air dry and done.
You need two filters for the rotation.
Bob...
