Filter Question

[taximan]

I need some advise on filter systems. I have a 75 Gallon tank with 2 emperor Hang on Filters. It is Crystal Clear and have know problems with my levels. I want to change it over into a Reef Tank and i been told by one local petshop that its ok with the hang on then the other pet store tells me i need a wet dry filter. Whats the Diffrence? Doesnt Wet Dry filter system Nitrates get out of control?

 

[kube]

I would say add a HOB protein skimmer the tank, I use to use the same emperor 400 filter and skimmer and was ok. What kinda lights you have?

 

[mie]

Ultimately you should put in a sump, but if your going to use a filter setup go with a larger system like a rena xp 4, those small hob filters arent the best .
Look on craigslist for a used canister filter, new they are about $200-.

 

[taximan]

I would have to look when i get home. I just bought it 4 days ago. It has the blue & White bulbs in it.

 

[taximan]

I actually also have a fluval 404 in there with the 2 hang on filters and a power head

 

[culp]

i had a hang on back filter for the first 3 months of my tank than i bought a sump and kept the hang on back filter on the tank for 45 days after i added the sump so that the sump could cycle.

 

[mie]

Originally Posted by Taximan
http:///forum/post/2843449
I actually also have a fluval 404 in there with the 2 hang on filters and a power head
The fluval will work, but you will soon find out they are very troublesome, at least there customer service center folks are very helpful.

 

[taximan]

SO which is better in the long run a Wet Dry Filter?

 

[kube]

If your talking the longrun, build your self a sump out of an old aquarium, probably the same money if not cheaper to do

 

[taximan]

thanks

 

[culp]

Originally Posted by Taximan
http:///forum/post/2843654
SO which is better in the long run a Wet Dry Filter?
over the long run a wet/dry filter will become less and less effective. the best opinion is to build yourself a refugium. with a deep sand bed and micro algae.