Aqua Clear Power Filter????

[gsusmaniac]

So the guy who gave my my fish tank set up says he needs the canister filter back for one of his bigger tanks, but he gave me an AquaClear Power Filter 70 (300)

Is this going to work on my 30 gallon reef tank?

 

[dcantucson]

It's rated for 30-70 gallons so you should be just fine. Have you considered doing a sump set-up?

 

[gsusmaniac]

I have, but they are somewhat intimidating!

Is there a good breakdown of exactly what is needed for them? I would be willing, as long as cost arent massive.

 

[Rcpilot]

I have, but they are somewhat intimidating!

Is there a good breakdown of exactly what is needed for them? I would be willing, as long as cost arent massive.

Sumps are pretty easy. You need a sump tank, a return pump and an overflow. Toss in a few pieces of plumbing and some glue - you got yourself a sump.

 

[gsusmaniac]

So is the sump gravity fed from the tank and then the pump returns it? What if you lose power?

 

[Bifferwine]

The sump is gravity fed, but there are mechanisms in place to stop the flow if the power goes out. It won't drain your whole tank, if that's what you're worried about.