To much filtration??

shnabbles

shnabbles

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Is it possible to have to much filtration?
The tank im planning on building will be between 50-70 gallons and I was considering a seaclone 150 protein skimmer, is this to powerul? i know they make a 100 for 100 gallon tanks but i would think you cant have to much filtration?
 
shnabbles

shnabbles

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so the seaclone 150 would be fine in a 50 gallon tank?
Anyone have any comments on Seaclone protein skimmers?
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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What tank are you looking at? Reef or fish only? If fish what kinds?U need more filteration then just the seaclone
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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Originally posted by Shnabbles
so the seaclone 150 would be fine in a 50 gallon tank?
Anyone have any comments on Seaclone protein skimmers?
yes, but you are going to need like a emporer 400 too. they work brillient!
 
shnabbles

shnabbles

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Interested in building a 50 gallon rank, no corals just some cool fish and some anenomies, some crabs and other clean up crew guys lol.
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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If you want a anemone then you are going to need EXCELLENT water quality. And your tank needs to be 6months established.
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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No,i dont think so. I think sumps are wet/dry. but the emporer is very important......well to my tank it is. The filteration i have is a Empor.400 and a seaclone. I do 5gal water changes evry week....just to be on the safe side. You should be good with the seaclone and a emporer400.........but if you want a sump then ask around.
 
shnabbles

shnabbles

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no no i dont want a sump lol i was just making sure it wasnt.. im reading up on the emporer 400 right now... there are some on ---- for $40.00 is that a good price? im going to check the LFS tonight.. the LFS was selling the seaclone 100 for $150 lol i can get the Seaclone 150 on ---- for $80.00
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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Well thats a reasonable price:yes: . I know a good site to buy the seaclone for a cheap price.
Dr.foster and smiths . c o m
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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Originally posted by Mr.Smiley
Well thats a reasonable price:yes: . I know a good site to buy the seaclone for a cheap price.
Dr.foster and smiths . c o m
I meant for the emporer "well thats a reasonable price:yes: "
 
shnabbles

shnabbles

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no no i dont want a sump lol i was just making sure it wasnt.. im reading up on the emporer 400 right now... there are some on ---- for $40.00 is that a good price? im going to check the LFS tonight.. the LFS was selling the seaclone 100 for $150 lol i can get the Seaclone 150 on ---- for $80.00
 
mr.smiley

mr.smiley

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Originally posted by Shnabbles
no no i dont want a sump lol i was just making sure it wasnt.. im reading up on the emporer 400 right now... there are some on ---- for $40.00 is that a good price? im going to check the LFS tonight.. the LFS was selling the seaclone 100 for $150 lol i can get the Seaclone 150 on ---- for $80.00
Why did you post this 2 times
 
shnabbles

shnabbles

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lol i have no idea what happend....
If i get a refractometer, would i still need a hydrometer or do they do the same thing?
 
dskidmore

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Originally posted by Shnabbles
lol i have no idea what happend....
If i get a refractometer, would i still need a hydrometer or do they do the same thing?
A refractometer measures how much the water bends light (refractive index.)
A hydrometer measures how much the water weighs (specific gravity.)
Neither measurement is useful by itself, for saltwater aquarium purposes, both get converted into salinity. Refractometers are generally recingized as being more accurate measures of salinity than hydrometers. You only need one, unless you want the hydrometer on the side for a wine making operation.
 
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