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Originally Posted by GetITCdot
In my opinion In different applications a good Canister filter (FX5 or Ehiem ProII wet/dry) would do just fine.
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Absolutely. If you are doing a tank in which your nitrate level isn't important, such as a fish only or possibly FOWLR, a canister or wet/dry might be just the thing.
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I don't think its fair to say "use a sump all the time, period"
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I don't think that I did say use a sump all the time. What I said is that I highly recommend one. The added system volume alone adds stability and is worth the addition IMHO.
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There is a time and place for both.
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Again, I agree however, I find that most folks who start out with a FOWLR later want to build a reef. I feel that the benefits of adding a fuge far outweigh those of either a canister or wet/dry. That's why I recommend them.
Honestly, my next set up an 80 gallon hex that I'm going to rebuild, will operate with only T5 lighting, a sump with a turf scrubber, and live rock. That isn't something that I would recommend a beginner try.
The approach that I'm taking in this thread is to provide an easy approach for someone who is new to the hobby. I'm not going to get into dosing, sugaring the tank, vodka dosing or anything advanced. I'm also not saying that my way is the only way or the best way. I do think that it's the easiest way.