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Old 10-02-2009, 08:00 PM   #1
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which is better to have a wet/dry or sump filter

I have a 29 gal small reef tank. I want to upgrade the filter and saw Eshopps Wet-Dry Filters and also saw Eshopps reef sumps. I am only going to have soft corals, leathers and polyps. Any suggestions?

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Old 10-02-2009, 08:09 PM   #2
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A wet/dry is going to cause more harm than good in a reef setup. What are you planning on putting in a sump? A sump by itself does not really filter, but adds water volume and holds filters.
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:13 PM   #3
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I agree, I would get the sump and either make it a fuge, or get a good skimmer to put in it. Or both if you have the room.
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:30 PM   #4
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Old 10-02-2009, 09:13 PM   #5
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sump is the only way to go IMO.
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:06 PM   #6
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Get a 10 gallon sump and an auto top off and you will be happy as anything. Ohh and maybe a Octopus DNW-110. Then you would be in awesome shape.
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I would definatly recommend the sump, skimmer option
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btw, I still have pictures of my 29 gallon if your interested. It was a sweet tank......pretty much took care of itself. If your interested.
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