oneeyedfrog Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi, Just got a new ( 2nd hand) tank 120 x 46 x 57 for DD 2 goldfish. It came with ug filters , an older Fluval 404 ( needs new aquastart and possibly impeller) and a sump filled with bioballs. See pic The tank will be in the bedroom so would like it to be as quiet as I can get it. Though DD sez she just gets used to the noise of the other 3 tanks and isn't worried about noise. I worry that canister filters fail they have the potential to drain the tank. The tank has an overflow box (?) in the corner with a hole thru the back of the tank a couple of inches up from the bottom. Could I block the hole and use this box as some sort of internal filter as it has pretty much the same volume as the fluval? How would I use this sump properly? Which filter would you go for? Thanks for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 if you already have a canister filter i would go with that, i dont really see how if a canister filter fails it will drain your tank unless you didnt secure the spray bar/ damage the canister. i suppose you could have the intake to the cannister filter in the overflow area and the spray bar in the tank itself. for the bedroom i wouldnt try bothering with a sump as i think theyre a bit tricky to get quiet JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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