Calling ALL 55g FOWLLS Hobbists..

leona

leona

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I asked this in another thread but I'm going change it a little and maybe I might get a better response.
Those of you that have a 55g tank. (Does not matter if it's a FO or Reef)
1: What kind of filteration do you currently have?
2: Does your water stay perfectly clear with the occasional sand storm?
3: What kind of skimmer are you running? Is it Quiet?
4: Does it take the protein out on a regular basis?
5: Do you have a Fuge/Sump?
6: Is that a part of your filtration unit? Seperate?
7: How long has your tank been set up?
That's it for now...... Maybe this will help me decide what kind of filtration/skimmer to upgrade too.
 
nas19320

nas19320

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55 gallon
1. Remora Pro skimmer
5-6" DSB
Water changes and good circ. also help
2. Water is crystal clear
3. I think the skimmer is quiet its in my bedroom but then again I am probably use to it as now I can not get to sleep without it on.
4. If its maitained well it does a great job.
5.No sump/fuge, but I definetly would not do another tank without one or both
6. Tank has beens set-up for about 3 years but only a reef for about 1 year
Whats a FOWLLS?
 
leona

leona

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I will start with me...
1: Fluval 404 (don't like it), 20lbs LR, 150lbs LS
2: NO!!NO!!NO!! It takes FOREVER to clear up.
3: Prizm Pro.....Yes it is quiet for the most part
4: No it does not take the protein out on a regular basis
5: Don't have a sump/fuge yet but would like one in the very near future.
6: see #5 answer
7: 4 months
Leona
 
leona

leona

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1. Remora Pro skimmer
5-6" DSB
Water changes and good circ. also help
Do you skim protein on a regular basis? Are you dumping the collection cup a few times a week?
2. Water is crystal clear
Nothing floating in or around like sand food. The flare ups here and there are normal. Not blurry or cloudy...etc...
Whats a FOWLLS? [/B]
Fish Only With LR LS..........oops I forgot to add a "R"..hehe
Leona
 
nas19320

nas19320

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I skim 24/7 I empty about once a week but I am running a very low bioload at this point, only one tomato clown. I also forgot to add I have about 100lbs LR.
Some days are better than others but my water is usually fairly clear, I run carbon which helps also.
 
leona

leona

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But not as clear as I want.
That's barbbbbara..
The new one is the little no name next to her.
We just moved them over from QT last night
Leona
 
cayman isl

cayman isl

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1: What kind of filteration do you currently have? Live Rock, Skimmer and I run a HOB carbon filter about 3 hours every 2 weeks2: Does your water stay perfectly clear with the occasional sand storm? Yes, for the most part
3: What kind of skimmer are you running? Is it Quiet? Seaclone 100, not too loud
4: Does it take the protein out on a regular basis? I dump about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of skimmate per week
5: Do you have a Fuge/Sump? 10 gallon sump
6: Is that a part of your filtration unit? Seperate? Seperate
7: How long has your tank been set up? 1 year
 
jenn-e

jenn-e

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1: What kind of filteration do you currently have?
HoB filter, 4in. sandbed, almost 50 lbs. lr
2: Does your water stay perfectly clear with the occasional sand storm?
Water stays fairly clear, i normally run carbon too
3: What kind of skimmer are you running? Is it Quiet?
CPR Bakpak pretty quiet
4: Does it take the protein out on a regular basis?
I dump the cup twice a week it usually has a couple inches of really wet skim in it took me a long time to tweak it
5: Do you have a Fuge/Sump?
No, but i have a hob fuge that i'll be replacing the hob filter with in a couple weeks
6: Is that a part of your filtration unit? Seperate?
not yet
7: How long has your tank been set up?
about 1 1/2 yrs. but only in my care for about 6 months so far
 
steveoutla

steveoutla

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1. Filtration - 70 lbs live rock, HOB Penguin biowheel with carbon filters, 1" live sand, AquaC Remora skimmer.
2. My water stays very clear.
3. Skimmer - Aqua C Remora......quiet as can be. I highly recommend it!
4. I empty about twice per week.....nasty stuff too.
5. No fuge or sump. I'm working towards a hob fuge also.
6. My tank has been running for about 6 months (Only 4 months with fish in it.)
 
cayman isl

cayman isl

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Thanks, believe it or not, that tank is just five NO 40 watt bulbs.
I have two 10,000 K, two 50/50s and one actinic.
Seems to work since everything in there grows like crazy!
 
cholland

cholland

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1: What kind of filteration do you currently have?
60lbs of LR, 3-4" LS, Seaclone 150, Emporer 400(to run carbon and phosphate)
2: Does your water stay perfectly clear with the occasional sand storm?
Very clear
3: What kind of skimmer are you running? Is it Quiet?
Seaclone 150, not too bad on noise.
4: Does it take the protein out on a regular basis?
I usually empty it every 3 days. I modified it to produce more bubbles, so it is pretty efficient.
5: Do you have a Fuge/Sump?
Just set up a 10 gal fuge. Has been running for 2 months
6: Is that a part of your filtration unit? Seperate?
It is seperate.
7: How long has your tank been set up?
It will be 2 yrs in December
It is 55 gal, with 1 Maroon, 1 gold strip maroon, 1 clark clown, 1 rusty angel, 2 peppermints, 1 CB, assorted hermits, snails, 1 serpent star and 1 emerald crab.
 
thedraven

thedraven

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1: What kind of filteration do you currently have?
Mag 350 canister, 70lbs live rock
2: Does your water stay perfectly clear with the occasional sand storm?
Water stays very clear. No sandstorms.
3: What kind of skimmer are you running? Is it Quiet?
Aqua C Remora, pretty quiet
4: Does it take the protein out on a regular basis?
Yep, I empty it two to three times a week.
5: Do you have a Fuge/Sump?
No, but I have some macro in my display.
6: Is that a part of your filtration unit? Seperate?
Err... depends on how you look at it.
7: How long has your tank been set up?
75 gal - 8 months, 72 gal - 2 weeks (cycling)
 
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