filtration

  1. leepink23

    Advice on filtration and trying to advance a reef.

    I have a 150 gallon aquarium, with a SKIMZ KONE SK201 INTERNAL PROTEIN SKIMMER, DIY Algae turf scrubber. I currently have moved all fish to a 55 gallon to properly quarantine after an ick breakout. I was battling with hair algae with Nitrates-8, phosphates-.08. I plan to only add 8 total fish...
  2. Luca'sMom

    Most loved filter for 30g tank?

    Hi all:) Just going the through the list of "what to buy" for my new 30g. Filters: well, my tank came with one but looks ancient. I am curious what you all would recommend as a good one that not too pricey and works well for a few torch corals and clownfish. Also something that isn't too loud...
  3. jason2459

    The Gapper 400GPD Light Commercial RO from Buckeye Hydro

    Little review and getting it setup! http://www.buckeyehydro.com/the-gapper-light-commercial-ro-system/ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Residential-scale systems too slow, and commercial systems too expensive for your application? Meet The Gapper - an RO system that utilizes the best of both worlds to...
  4. Sdiesel77

    Nano 15G/60L - Using Live Rocks in filter or not

    Hi Guys, My nano tank 15G/60L has been running great for over a year, water parameters look alright however I start noticing a caulerpa racemosa invasion and some dino. I am using crushed live rocks in my back filter and was wondering if I should keep it this way or if it could be generating...
  5. Salty-Sailor

    Keep HOB Dual filter or go to canister filter?

    Trying to decide between keeping my HOB filtration system or switching to a canister filter like the fluval G3 or the fluval FX4??? any suggestions? not sure if i even need more filtration or if i will really see a huge difference after spending the money. going in a 55gallon Non drilled tank...
  6. Bloody.Knuckles

    DIY 30" High 42 Gallon Seahorse Tank

    *Projected Seahorses by March-ish 2017 I have put together a tank for a pair of Seahorses. Dimensions: 18x18x30h Capacity: ~42 US Gallons Glass: 1/2" annealed I was planning on using a canister filter(Fluval 306) I had acquired as part of a package deal of equipment, but now I'm thinking that...
  7. Dan Friday

    Refugiums

    Why are less people using Refugiums as part of there filtration ?
  8. S

    Sump help

    Im planning on starting a 20 gal tank with a 10gal sump. I was thinking 3 chamber, first with a skimmer and either a filter sock or floss and carbon. Second chamber would be a refug, then bubble trap and return pump. Just looking for more ideas, this is my first sump and could use some input...
  9. serenade

    Help choosing icecap skimmer size, or comparable

    I'm looking to finally take the plunge and upgrade my skimmer , very limited sump space. I'm mostly looking at icecap eitherthe k2 160, or the k2 200. I just dont want to go way to big for my current system. I was considering a skimz monster 163, but from reading reviews they're customer...
  10. SUMPS - The Rundown

    SUMPS - The Rundown

    By definition a sump is a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, in particular. (Wiki). If you are new to the aquarium hobby, you may have heard the word sump before. In the aquarium hobby, and even in professional setups like those in zoos and public aquariums the use of a sump is by far the...
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