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Wet-Dry Sump Filter Systems

(Basic Wet-Dry Sump Design)

Wet-Dry Filter Information

Great Lakes Aquariums offers an affordable quality Wet-Dry sump filter with a large total water capacity that is primarily used on Freshwater Aquariums with large bio-loads. Wet-Dry or trickle filters were originally designed for large biological capacity for use in Saltwater Aquariums. Wet-Dry filters are no longer generally recommended for saltwater and are of no value in Saltwater Reef Aquariums. Saltwater aquarium biological filtering is now done by Live Rock and refugium style filters. The Wet-Dry Sump Filter now has a place in the freshwater aquarium because it has the largest biological capacity and therefore will handle large fish loads in freshwater aquariums. Wet-Dry Sump Filters are not recommended for Live Planted Aquariums because of super water circulation and they tend to negate the effect of carbon dioxide systems that help Live Planted Aquariums. All that is needed is an Overflow Aquarium or Hang On Overflow Box, Submersible water pump with return hose to complete our Wet-Dry Sump Filter System. Listed below is information and pricing of all of our Wet-Dry Sump filters.

Model 600 Wet Dry Sump Filter

Excellant for Large Bio-Loads in both Freshwater & Saltwater



Wet-Dry Sump Filter Includes
  • Glass Aquarium 18" High with large water capacity to eliminate water spillage when an electric outage occurs
  • 2 - chamber design with a accessory chamber and a pump chamber
  • 1 - Media Box designed to prefilter any type of media such as carbon, ion-exchange resins, nitate sponge and pads of all types
  • 1 - Media Box with Bio-Ball biological media for super biological capability
  • Included with top Media box is double density filter pad, grate, and mesh diffuser to protect filter pad from wearing where the water flows in
  • Finally a Plastic Mesh Screen is included to attach to the pump chamber to eliminate anything from getting in the pump
Exclusive Features & Options
  • Suspended Media Box Design allows converting this Wet-Dry to a Saltwater Refugium Sump Filter
  • 2 - Chamber Design includes accessory chamber and pump chamber
  • Accessory Chamber is specifically designed for heaters and accessories. The water level stays constant for complete accessory safety.
  • Pump Chamber holds a submersible pump and includes a plastic mesh screen to keep all animals out of pump
  • Options include additional glass dividers, hole drilling for external pumps and additional special sizes are available

Wet-Dry Sump Filter (24" or 2 Ft. Length)

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Wet-Dry Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

225WD

22 Gallon

24"x12"x18"

2 Box Design / 10x8x5   100 - Bioball Capacity

$159.95

30 - 70 Gal.

Special Order / $300 Minimum


Wet-Dry Sump Filter (30" Length)

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

260WD

29 Gallon

30"x12"x18"

2 Box Design / 16x10x5   200 - Bioball Capacity

$199.95

60 - 200 Gal.

Special Order / $300 Minimum


Wet-Dry Sump Filter (36" or 3 Ft. Length)

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

330WD

35 Gallon

36"x12"x18"

2 Box Design / 16x10x5   200 - Bioball Capacity

$239.95

60 - 200 Gal.

Special Order / $300 Minimum



Ordering, Shipping & Pick-Up Information

Ordering Info – Most of our Refugium Sump Filters are Special Order with a 2-4 Week Production Timeline & a 50% Deposit required. . All Orders are can be placed at our showroom or by Phone (586/978-1840 Thursday or Friday 11Am-8Pm, Saturday 11Am-5Pm or Sunday 1Pm-5Pm) or Email (Quotes & Orders Button located on top menu bar). Payment can be made in person at our showroom or by credit card via phone, email credit card authorization form or you can mail us a certified or cashier check. Product stock status is listed near the end of the product price tables. Generally Stocked products in most cases do not require a deposit and do not include any custom options.
Shipping Info –
Glass Product (Glass Aquariums, Sump Filters, Turtle Aquariums, Reptile Aquariums, Wood Stands & Canopy's are truck shipped only and the minimum charges are $300.00 or more. Shipping Costs include professional packing and crating, Insurance, truck delivery to your home or office, lift-gate unloading and handling to your garage or business. Shipping does not include crate placement inside house or business, product unpacking or crate removal. Contact us by email for products that you want to order along with city, state and zip code. Keep in mind the shipping minimum listed above and the value of products you wish to purchase. We strive to offer a accurate shipping estimate, however, location and other factors may change our shipping estimate.
Pick-Up Info –
We offer discounts on stands and canopy's that are picked up at our showroom. All of our products can be picked up at our manufacturing plant located in Warren, Michigan 48092. We also offer a Showroom and store at this location that sells a complete line of low price, high quality accessories and Live Saltwater Fish. Calling ahead before picking up is mandatory. We will help load our products and can supply packing materials as well as recommend the size and type of vehicle you will need.
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