29 gallon reef filtration

nicksreef69 · Apr 23, 2019

So I’m starting a 29 gallon reef tank and I’m having trouble figuring out what i should use for filtration. I have an aqueon 70 gallon hang filter and i plan on getting tons of live Rock. Do i need to do more for the filtration? Also does anybody have any advice on power heads? I currently have one that i plan to use. The dimensions of the tank are 30 inches long, 12inches in length and 18 inches high.

Billldg · Apr 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! Don't know a whole lot about HOB filters, but for power heads, it depends on what u plan on keeping in the tank. If u plan on keeping softies or LPS then you will want a power head that will roughly give u 20 or so turnover, if SPS is in the future then you will want roughly 40 to 50 turnover. I have a 120 gal DT and my turnover is roughly 4000 to 6000 gal an hour. I plan on raising it to over 8000 gal an hour, but I am turning my tank into a sps dominant tank.

mike werner · Apr 23, 2019

WELCOME TO THE GANG!!

RIreefGuy · Apr 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!! I'd personally add a skimmer. You could actually skip the hob filter but if u already have it throw it on. It can be useful if need to run carbon, filter pads,etc plus it will add some flow

cracker · Apr 23, 2019

Hello Nick & Welcome ! You could filter with the Aqua Clear 70. Two would be ideal. Need to keep up on swapping put the filters . Along with a bunch of live rock & good flow. Not too many fish. As for power heads, there are so many out there, hard to say. Try it out . If the nutrients levels get too high ,we can go from there. The choice is ultimately up to You . Let us know how it works out .

nicksreef69 · Apr 23, 2019

Thanks for all the help everybody. I think i will get another 70 gallon HOB filter and maybe a protein skimmer if it’s in the budget. Anybody have any leads on a cheap skimmer?

mich2599 · Apr 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

Peace River · Apr 23, 2019

Nick - welcome to R2R! The live rock and live sand (along with regular water changes) should provide reasonable biological filtration. The HOB filters can be used to provide the mechanical filtration and occasionally chemical filtration if you add activated carbon from time-to-time. In addition to providing healthy flow, the power heads will be an important part of the mechanical filtration process as it suspends debris, etc. in the water column so that the HOB can filter it out. You will want to stay consistent with your water changes and your water quality test and then at some point you may want to look for another filtration solution such as a sump. In the mean time, IMHO this should be a viable solution if you don't go to heavy on fish or corals. Good luck!

Salty Lemon · Apr 23, 2019

I'm glad you joined us! Welcome to R2R!

cracker · Apr 23, 2019

That sounds real good . I like the HOB's cause You can add anything Ya want, carbon, phosban, anything . All good info above .
Again ,Welcome & have fun !

GoldeneyeRet · Apr 24, 2019

Welcome to r2r!

Live rock and a skimmer for filtration.

nicksreef69 · Apr 24, 2019

Thanks for all the advice once more.

nicksreef69 · Apr 24, 2019

Am i missing something? It feels too little. Powerheads, heaters, and HOB filter. (Protein skimmer if in the budget) what’s missing? I’m saving lights for later

Dr. Dendrostein · Apr 24, 2019

nicksreef69 said:
So I’m starting a 29 gallon reef tank and I’m having trouble figuring out what i should use for filtration. I have an aqueon 70 gallon hang filter and i plan on getting tons of live Rock. Do i need to do more for the filtration? Also does anybody have any advice on power heads? I currently have one that i plan to use. The dimensions of the tank are 30 inches long, 12inches in length and 18 inches high.

Welcome, if my tank, only thing I'd change, is add photosynthetic corals that need very little feeding.