I'm in the process of upgrading from 80 gallon to 150 gallon tank..should I consider a Sump Tank ?

Question

Currently have the following;

(1) Albino Tiger Oscar 9 inches

(1) Red Oscar 4 inches

(1) Jack Dempsy 8 inches

(1) Featherfin Squeaker Catfish 8 inches

(1) Common Pleco 9 inches

Answer 1

sorry matey- that ones pretty much up to you!

you have to weigh up your own pr's and con's! :)

Answer 2

I agree with liz here.  This is something you have to decide.  It is up to you the amount of money you want to spend and the room you have.

Answer 3

My personal opinion is that freshwater tanks don't really require that kind off filtration. Also, unless setup correctly, sumps can be a real pain in the butt. Try a good canister filter like the Rena XP3 or XP4. I think these would save you alot of headache.

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure those fish would certainly appreciate the new roomier tank. I myself have a 150 as well as a sump. It's been running for 3 months now with no problems. I put the heater and the water pump in there. The filter pad does get dirty quick so expect changing it at least once a week. I bought my sump premade and it's expensive (over 300 USD). If you're good at handy work,  I've read some people build their own.  Well good luck on your new tank!