Any Trickle Filter or Wet/Dry fans out there???

neodama · 05/15/2008, 07:38 AM

Hi all,

I was wondering whether Tricke Filters & Wet/Dry filters have gone out of fashion since I last kept marine fish (10 or so years ago). I posted a similar question on another forum (MASA) but most responded negatively. I thought this was because it was primarily reef enthusiasts. So now I want your opinion guys: am I wasting my time trying to incorporate a trickle filter together with a DSB/fuge?

My setup will be FOWLR...about 700 GAL (2600 L) in total. Not planing on stocking lots of fish...just bit by bit...more variety than quantity...

Your opinions would make a big difference to me.

Cheers.

FISH WHISPERER · 05/15/2008, 08:35 AM

Definitely go with just a DSB. Save the headaches of the old-school stuff. Seeing as you're going with just a FOWLR, see if you can't get some razor caulerpa, keep it pruned back, and with that DSB you'll see no nitrates without any additional mechanical filtration. I envy the tank size... I'd love to see how big I could get a longhorn cow to grow in there.

You'll see so many fish grow "big" in that tank that just don't go anywhere in a small reef.

sjj80 · 05/15/2008, 10:05 AM

Wet/Dry filter systems are now regarded as nitrate factory's. Most people are using a good skimmer, fuge, and live rock as their main filters.

btw, I love your tank size as well, have any pics?

GSMguy · 05/15/2008, 10:12 AM

the hobby has come a long way in the last ten years.

05/15/2008, 07:38 AM	#1
neodama Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14	Any Trickle Filter or Wet/Dry fans out there??? Hi all, I was wondering whether Tricke Filters & Wet/Dry filters have gone out of fashion since I last kept marine fish (10 or so years ago). I posted a similar question on another forum (MASA) but most responded negatively. I thought this was because it was primarily reef enthusiasts. So now I want your opinion guys: am I wasting my time trying to incorporate a trickle filter together with a DSB/fuge? My setup will be FOWLR...about 700 GAL (2600 L) in total. Not planing on stocking lots of fish...just bit by bit...more variety than quantity... Your opinions would make a big difference to me. Cheers. __________________ SLOWLY BUILDING MY 12' X 2.5' X 2.5' FOWLR tank Current Tank Info: 12' X 2.5' X 2.5'

05/15/2008, 10:05 AM	#3
sjj80 Hater of Hair Algae Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,098	Wet/Dry filter systems are now regarded as nitrate factory's. Most people are using a good skimmer, fuge, and live rock as their main filters. btw, I love your tank size as well, have any pics? __________________ 90g, two Korallia 4s, EuroReef RS135 skimmer, trying to upgrade my lighting. Current Tank Info: 90g under rehab!

05/15/2008, 10:12 AM	#4
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	the hobby has come a long way in the last ten years. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

05/15/2008, 08:35 AM	#2
FISH WHISPERER Reefer Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 205	Definitely go with just a DSB. Save the headaches of the old-school stuff. Seeing as you're going with just a FOWLR, see if you can't get some razor caulerpa, keep it pruned back, and with that DSB you'll see no nitrates without any additional mechanical filtration. I envy the tank size... I'd love to see how big I could get a longhorn cow to grow in there. You'll see so many fish grow "big" in that tank that just don't go anywhere in a small reef.