ETSS one of the best?

[Layer3guru]

http://www.superskimmer.com/SD_max%20sump.htm

I am thinking about buying this setup above but I noticed etss uses media in
their setups and some with bio balls, I thought this was bad for reef tanks?
I also heard etss is like one of the best and if so why the media?

[Marc Levenson]

That is an interesting layout.

Because the bioball will remain submerged, they won't cause problems. They are
there to break up bubbles only. I don't like that it uses a Rio pump, but that
is just me.

The filter sock would have to be cleaned weekly (minimum) to avoid nitrate
issues.

Marc


Layer3guru wrote:

> http://www.superskimmer.com/SD_max%20sump.htm
>
> I am thinking about buying this setup above but I noticed etss uses media in
> their setups and some with bio balls, I thought this was bad for reef tanks?
> I also heard etss is like one of the best and if so why the media?

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