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sweatervest13
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FOWLR= Fish Only With Live Rock
But you said you have some Kenya tree coral in there so you kinda have a reef tank now. You might want to look into some articles on filtration. There are lots out there that can give you a more complete understanding of SW tank filtration and nutrient exportation. There are as many different ways to do it as there are types of fish you can put into our little slices of the ocean. Start with a good understand of the nitrogen cycle and the three different types of filtration (and why each is used in a SW tank) and go on from there.
HTH's
SV
But you said you have some Kenya tree coral in there so you kinda have a reef tank now. You might want to look into some articles on filtration. There are lots out there that can give you a more complete understanding of SW tank filtration and nutrient exportation. There are as many different ways to do it as there are types of fish you can put into our little slices of the ocean. Start with a good understand of the nitrogen cycle and the three different types of filtration (and why each is used in a SW tank) and go on from there.
HTH's
SV
bond300
New Member
Hello
This is my low budget setup for my 90 Gallon Saltwater my Nemo Tank no sump required 20yrs running
Lighting Deep Blue T5 SolarMax HE 42148 28w, Replaced with Odyssea 54W
Filters Marineland (2) HOT MAGNUMS 250gph w/coral (1) 350 HOB 350 gph Powerheads Aqueon (2) 950gph (1) 500GPH " Had a C360 it leaked"
Skimmer AQUAC REMORA PRO PRE-SKIMMER FOR MAG-DRIVE 3 AND MAG-DRIVE 5 PUMP AQUAC REMORA PRO HANG-ON PROTEIN SKIMMER W/ DRAIN FITTING & DANNER SUPREME 3 POWERHEAD/PUMP 350gph
Heaters (2) Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater 300w
UV Ster 24W
EHEIM auto feeder
Tank Setup 3" sand 120lbs rock/corals
Fish (1) Royal Gramma (5) Ocellaris Clown (1) Lawnmower Blenny (1) Black Clown (2) Hermit Crabs (4) Turbo Snails (17)Astrea Snail (1) Foxface Tang (1) Yellow Tang (1) Coral Beauty (2) coral shrimp mushrooms and Zoanthids
This is my low budget setup for my 90 Gallon Saltwater my Nemo Tank no sump required 20yrs running
Lighting Deep Blue T5 SolarMax HE 42148 28w, Replaced with Odyssea 54W
Filters Marineland (2) HOT MAGNUMS 250gph w/coral (1) 350 HOB 350 gph Powerheads Aqueon (2) 950gph (1) 500GPH " Had a C360 it leaked"
Skimmer AQUAC REMORA PRO PRE-SKIMMER FOR MAG-DRIVE 3 AND MAG-DRIVE 5 PUMP AQUAC REMORA PRO HANG-ON PROTEIN SKIMMER W/ DRAIN FITTING & DANNER SUPREME 3 POWERHEAD/PUMP 350gph
Heaters (2) Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater 300w
UV Ster 24W
EHEIM auto feeder
Tank Setup 3" sand 120lbs rock/corals
Fish (1) Royal Gramma (5) Ocellaris Clown (1) Lawnmower Blenny (1) Black Clown (2) Hermit Crabs (4) Turbo Snails (17)Astrea Snail (1) Foxface Tang (1) Yellow Tang (1) Coral Beauty (2) coral shrimp mushrooms and Zoanthids
geridoc
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Originally Posted by big tanks http:///t/397240/new-to-salt#post_3544218
I am also very new to the salt tank! just starting a small tank but have a 90 that I will prob do as a salt tank and I was also wondering which would be better overall, a hob filter system or go with the sump skimmer setup!? HELP!!! LOL
You will get many opinions on this site in answer to your very important question. Here's my $.02:
1. HOB filters work fine, but you must be faithful in maintaining them since they do accumulate junk that breaks down into toxins.
2. Sumps are great - you can hide your equipment in them, they increase the volume of water in your system which aids in stability of water params, and you can raise macroalgae in them easily. Perhaps you get the idea that I prefer sump systems.
3. A skimmer is very handy to have if you are doing a reef, but not necessary for a FOWLR system. A well-run system using just macroalgae (chaeto or an algae scrubber, for example) can replace a skimmer in the opinion of many people.
Originally Posted by big tanks http:///t/397240/new-to-salt#post_3544218
I am also very new to the salt tank! just starting a small tank but have a 90 that I will prob do as a salt tank and I was also wondering which would be better overall, a hob filter system or go with the sump skimmer setup!? HELP!!! LOL
You will get many opinions on this site in answer to your very important question. Here's my $.02:
1. HOB filters work fine, but you must be faithful in maintaining them since they do accumulate junk that breaks down into toxins.
2. Sumps are great - you can hide your equipment in them, they increase the volume of water in your system which aids in stability of water params, and you can raise macroalgae in them easily. Perhaps you get the idea that I prefer sump systems.
3. A skimmer is very handy to have if you are doing a reef, but not necessary for a FOWLR system. A well-run system using just macroalgae (chaeto or an algae scrubber, for example) can replace a skimmer in the opinion of many people.
silverado61
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If you go the HOB filter route I found it best to get a filter with two pads and change only one pad each time alternating at each replacement. That way the pad you don't replace keeps good bacteria in the tank.
Example: Month 1- Replace the left pad leaving the right pad untouched.
Month 2- Replace the right pad leaving the left pad untouched.
Just remember not to replace the same pad every month leaving the other in the filter month after month as it will start to release toxins into your system and wipe everything out. Like GeriDoc said, remain faithful in maintaining it.
I know I probably sound redundant but I'm just trying to make a point.
Keep a written record of all your maintenance and test results so you can keep track of everything. Speaking of redundancy, I keep a small book with all my recordings as well as an online record.
Example: Month 1- Replace the left pad leaving the right pad untouched.
Month 2- Replace the right pad leaving the left pad untouched.
Just remember not to replace the same pad every month leaving the other in the filter month after month as it will start to release toxins into your system and wipe everything out. Like GeriDoc said, remain faithful in maintaining it.
I know I probably sound redundant but I'm just trying to make a point.
Keep a written record of all your maintenance and test results so you can keep track of everything. Speaking of redundancy, I keep a small book with all my recordings as well as an online record.
jay0705
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Silverado61 is rt on. I run 4 cartridges in mine and usually every month month and a half change them out in rotation. I may also be crazy but I get alot of pods in my filter so before I toss the old one I let it sit on top of my filter to drip dry and allow any pods to hop off and into the filter/tank.
over stocking is a tough question. A hippo tang would over stock a 90, but a few fire fish, pair of clowns, fox face, yellow tang, wrasse, mandarin, scooter blennys, ect would be fine. I just listed my 75 stock btw lol
over stocking is a tough question. A hippo tang would over stock a 90, but a few fire fish, pair of clowns, fox face, yellow tang, wrasse, mandarin, scooter blennys, ect would be fine. I just listed my 75 stock btw lol