I am new to all this, and have been trying to read up as much as I can before purchasing a tank and equipment, and have perusing around here for a while reading up on other's experiences.
Lately I have been offered the opportunity to purchase a 4ftx2ftx2ft tank which has a drilled intake hole for a 2ft sump tank which is supplied as well. This does appeal to me, as to start off with I want to go tropical, but later on want to tackle saltwater.
I know little about sumps, and especially when it comes to freshwater, there is little information out there on the net. What I would like to know is what I would need in this sump for a freshwater tank, after the filter pad and bio-balls? I am sure getting a cannister filter would be easier, but I don't want to buy one if I can use a sump instead, especially since I want to go saltwater later down the track.
Lately I have been offered the opportunity to purchase a 4ftx2ftx2ft tank which has a drilled intake hole for a 2ft sump tank which is supplied as well. This does appeal to me, as to start off with I want to go tropical, but later on want to tackle saltwater.
I know little about sumps, and especially when it comes to freshwater, there is little information out there on the net. What I would like to know is what I would need in this sump for a freshwater tank, after the filter pad and bio-balls? I am sure getting a cannister filter would be easier, but I don't want to buy one if I can use a sump instead, especially since I want to go saltwater later down the track.