Filtration: How many ways do you filter your reef aquarium?

How many ways are you filtering (natural & mechanical) your aquarium?

  • 0 (I think it's possible)

    Votes: 2 0.3%
  • 1 - 2 ways

    Votes: 135 21.9%
  • 3 - 4 ways

    Votes: 318 51.5%
  • 5 - 6 ways

    Votes: 127 20.6%
  • 7 - 8 ways

    Votes: 25 4.1%
  • 9 - 10 ways

    Votes: 6 1.0%
  • 11+ ways

    Votes: 4 0.6%

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Terry165

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I initially voted 3-4. But when I started typing I realised I should of voted the 11+ ways. Maybe an overkill on my behalf.

Clarisea Filter
Nyos Skimmer
Tunze Algae Reactor
Seachem Matrix Carbon
GFO
Aqua Forest Bio Fil
Marine Pure Blocks
Aqua Medic UV Sterilizer
Carbon
CO2 Scrubber
Aqua Forest Bio S Pro
 

DHill6

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6 ways not including corals:

Nyos Skimmer
Skimz Auto Zeolite Reactor with KZ stones
Carbon in bag in sock cup
Pinky floss on top of carbon
PH Scrubber
Mimosa Clam
 

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6 ways not including corals:

Nyos Skimmer
Skimz Auto Zeolite Reactor with KZ stones
Carbon in bag in sock cup
Pinky floss on top of carbon
PH Scrubber
Mimosa Clam
C02 scrubber not ph scrubber
 

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Think I would be at 5 if you include live rock/sand.
  1. Biological - live rock in display as well as some in sump, sand
  2. Mechanical - filter socks
  3. Mechanical - skimmer
  4. Chemical - chemi-pure Blue & DE-Nitrate
  5. Biological - chaeto refugium
 

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1. Count how many ways you are filtering your reef tank (natural & mechanical) and tell us that number!
7
2. List all the ways you are filtering your reef aquarium and include the names of any filtration equipment that apply.
1. Rocks in display
2. Filter socks
3. Skimmer
4. Refugium with GHA
5. Activated Carbon
6. GFO
7. Carbon dosing (vinegar)
 

A worm with high fashion and practical utility: Have you ever kept feather dusters in your reef aquarium?

  • I currently have feather dusters in my tank.

    Votes: 73 37.8%
  • Not currently, but I have had feather dusters in my tank in the past.

    Votes: 66 34.2%
  • I have not had feather dusters, but I hope to in the future.

    Votes: 25 13.0%
  • I have no plans to have feather dusters in my tank.

    Votes: 28 14.5%
  • Other.

    Votes: 1 0.5%
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