Choosing a Saltwater Aquarium Filtration System In 5 Easy Steps

Saltwater aquariums which include a sump can house the widest variety of equipment.  Models for everything from pumps, to wet/dry filters, to protein skimmers, to heaters, to algae, live rock and denitrators which have been designed specifically for sumps can be found.

If you have a basic idea of which types of filters you will using in your sump, you can get a feel for how much each filter will cost and what models will work for you by clicking on the links below.

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on In-Sump Protein Skimmers.
Read Reviews & Compare Prices on or Build Your Own Wet/Dry Filter.
Read Reviews & Compare Prices  on Submersible Heaters.
Read Reviews & Compare Prices  on Submersible Pumps (Powerheads).

Many aquarists also put Live Rock, some of the Beneficial Macroalgaes or even Mangrove plants in their sumps.

Setting up the Protein Skimmer in Your Sump isn't difficult, it just takes a little planning.

If you want some outside help from people who have been in the hobby for some time, you can post your question in the FORUMS.

Good luck with your new saltwater aquarium.

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