skimmer v. wet/dry v. both

smarls

smarls

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Just a general question.
I am currently runnning a prizm pro deluxe hang-on skimmer on my 55gallon, with a ton of LR. I also have a Eheim pro cannister, but I do not use it as I read it can actually add nitrates back into the system.
My question is, with the LR, is it enough to run only a skimmer, or should I be running something else in addition? Do most people have just a skimmer or do they run a secondary filtration system as well?
I would love to hear what you do, and why you do it...
Stewart
 
flamingkingofhe

flamingkingofhe

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the skimer might be enough by it self depending on how many lbs of lr you have to use the lr as filtration you need around 1 1/2 - 2 lbsp g.
 
smarls

smarls

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In all honesty, I have never actually weighed it all! I would guess i had at least 75 punds of LR though.
 
jumpfrog

jumpfrog

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In my 72 reef I only use a prizm and about 70 lbs of rock for filtration. It works for me but my bioload is relative small. One tang, a cardinal, fairy wrasse, scissortail goby, firefish and neon goby. What do you have for bioload?
 
smarls

smarls

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one small purple tang (I inhereited it with the tank, so please, no flaming for having it in a 55...I didn't put it there, just trying to keep it happy!)
three small green chromis
one snowflake eel
three cleaner shrimp
cleanup crew
So I think my bioload is ok. I wouldn't feel good adding anything else, I think that might be too much, but overall for a 55 that is not that bad. What do you think?
Stewart
 
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