Trickle filter for planted tank

[wks]

H, I'm thinking of setting up a new 3 ft tank planted tank to keep Nandopsis salvini. To simplify maintenance, I intend to use trickle filter (American called that wet/dry filter). Has anyone used that for planted tank with positive results? Please share your experience.

[vinz]

I'm rushing out, so can't give URL. Go search for George Booth's website. He uses trickle filters in planted tank with success.

[Allen_1971]

Hmmm pretty big fish... here is george's webby which vinz mentioned.

I think the biggest concerns most people have with trickle filters is CO2 loss due to splashing and such... if you can minimize this, then most of your problems are solved.

[wks]

Thanks Allen and Vincent, I have read George's information, thats why I'm thinking of using a trickle filter for my new planted tank. However I hope to hear the comments from any local hobbyist who tried it, so I can learn more.
Any idea who can construct a trickle filter or currently selling it in the market?

[sherchoo]

Is the trickle filter (wet/dry) the open type or those enclosed type (Eheim 2229)? Enclosed type shouldn't be anyproblem except if you using a reactor to difuse CO2.

[wks]

Sherwin, I'm looking at the normal trickle filter with a sump. Main reasons behind this are the ease of maintenance and cheaper setup costs. I'm willing to overlook the CO2 loss since the cost saving from buying a cannister filter can go to a bigger CO2 tank.

[sherchoo]

I think Vican has a setup using EOS system. CO2 loss is definate. That's why his injection is around 5bps.

[wks]

Err... what is EOS?

[sherchoo]

EOS = External Overflow Sump

Or could it be Vican is using IOS = Internal overflow sump.... can't remember exactly.

[vinz]

Vican's is IOS.