Is there such thing as to much filtration?

[frankness]

I am currently running a fluval 305 canister on my 70 gal FOWLR. I dont have enough room for a sump but I was thinking of getting a hang on skimmer. Can I run them both or would that be overkill?

 

[bang guy]

Skimmers and canister filtration serve two different functions. I've never had a need for the canister but skimmers are a really good thing.

 

[rcdude1990]

Skimmets in my opinion are a Must have unit! Definitly get one!

 

[geoj]

I am currently running a fluval 305 canister on my 70 gal FOWLR. I dont have enough room for a sump but I was thinking of getting a hang on skimmer. Can I run them both or would that be overkill?
Yes you can run them both...

 

[bang guy]

What are you trying to do Geo? Give a straight answer to the original question??

 

[gemmy]

I run the same canister and the Deltec MCE 600 on my 55. My water quality is pretty good according to those color thingies.

 

[1guydude]

Skimmers good
Canisters bad

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///t/390790/is-there-such-thing-as-to-much-filtration#post_3462427
Skimmers good
Canisters bad
Canisters aren't necessarily bad. They do require a lot more work. I am weaning my canister to just have chemi pure and purigen in it.

 

[1guydude]

:evil: just picking on u.
Ya I was getting nitrates from mine prob from not enough maintence.

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///t/390790/is-there-such-thing-as-to-much-filtration#post_3462431

just picking on u.
Ya I was getting nitrates from mine prob from not enough maintence.
Your just jealous of my skimmer.

 

[1guydude]

:cry: I am, I truly am...

 

[florida joe]

Just to answer you original thread question. Yes there are situations where you can have too much filtration for your tank inhabitants

 

[1guydude]

O Sry I thought Ur question had been answered. Some info in this hobby is opinion. I believe in over skimming and I'm not a fan of u.v.
Maybe some but I think a 300+gal tank would be needed.

 

[frankness]

Im thinking of ordering the AquaC Remora Pro. Anyone ever used it? Seems to be reasonably priced!

 

[siptang]

Never used that brand of skimmer before but I heard good things and also there is NO SUCH THING as too much filtration lol.

 

[florida joe]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/390790/is-there-such-thing-as-to-much-filtration#post_3463085
Never used that brand of skimmer before but I heard good things and also there is NO SUCH THING as too much filtration lol.
dont tell that to your filter feeders living in your tank

 

[siptang]

Ahhh they will be fine Joe.
You worry too much lol.

 

[geoj]

dont tell that to your filter feeders living in your tank
The tank in question is a 70 gal FOWLR. So if held to the strict definition, in that tank you can't have to much bio-filtration. I do agree with Joe that some corals and filter-feeders will grow faster and look better under less filtration. For example Elegance Coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei).

 

[frankness]

I would like to start getting corals once i get my tank up too par. Just want everything to be right when before i do. Learned alot from surfing this forum this past week, wish I would have joined a couple years ago would have made things alot easier

Looking into lights as well T5 or LED?

 

[geoj]

What are you trying to do Geo? Give a straight answer to the original question??

Yes You are Correct Sir :laughing:
I find people will get an overly complicated answer from me if looking for a simple one most of the time.