Aqueon ProFlex Sump For 75g FOWLR

BayouBeard · 03/20/2013, 05:42 PM

I'm setting up my 75 gallon FOWLR (well...still researching everything). I'm going to use 80lbs of reef saver rock from BRS and seed it with 10 to 20lbs of live rock from my LFS. I was originally going to go with a Fluval FX5 for all the filtration needs until the live rock took over at which point the FX5 would no longer run biomedia...just mechanical and chemical.

I recently came across the ProFlex sump Model 1. This is the largest model I can fit under my stand. It is rated for tanks up to 55 gallons with a maximum flow rate of 550 gph. Would this setup along with a skimmer work better than the above with the FX5?

Dmoody · 03/20/2013, 06:28 PM

Yes go with the sump. You won't be disappinted. I have a proflex as well but I'm thinking of upgrading to a trigger systems sump.

drew2007 · 03/20/2013, 06:58 PM

That sump is too small for a 75. Look into trigger systems. Worth it! Www.triggersys.com

BayouBeard · 03/20/2013, 07:47 PM

I understand that the sump is a little undersized but it is the biggest sump I've found that will fit in my tank stand. With it's size would it still be a better option than the FX5 canister?

drew2007 · 03/20/2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BayouBeard

I understand that the sump is a little undersized but it is the biggest sump I've found that will fit in my tank stand. With it's size would it still be a better option than the FX5 canister?

Yes better option than a canister.

03/20/2013, 05:42 PM	#1
BayouBeard Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 45	Aqueon ProFlex Sump For 75g FOWLR I'm setting up my 75 gallon FOWLR (well...still researching everything). I'm going to use 80lbs of reef saver rock from BRS and seed it with 10 to 20lbs of live rock from my LFS. I was originally going to go with a Fluval FX5 for all the filtration needs until the live rock took over at which point the FX5 would no longer run biomedia...just mechanical and chemical. I recently came across the ProFlex sump Model 1. This is the largest model I can fit under my stand. It is rated for tanks up to 55 gallons with a maximum flow rate of 550 gph. Would this setup along with a skimmer work better than the above with the FX5?

03/20/2013, 06:28 PM	#2
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	Yes go with the sump. You won't be disappinted. I have a proflex as well but I'm thinking of upgrading to a trigger systems sump. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

03/20/2013, 06:58 PM	#3
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	That sump is too small for a 75. Look into trigger systems. Worth it! Www.triggersys.com __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

03/20/2013, 07:47 PM	#4
BayouBeard Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 45	I understand that the sump is a little undersized but it is the biggest sump I've found that will fit in my tank stand. With it's size would it still be a better option than the FX5 canister?