Filtration Recommendations

padgett152 · 02/12/2009, 07:58 AM

I currently have a Fluval 304 and a Penguin 350 Bio wheel filter on my 75 gallon FOWLR set-up. I also have a Sea Clone 150 skimmer. Yesterday I purchased an Eshopps 75 CS complete wet/dry system hoping to get rid of some of the above mentioned items. Should I? Some people say to keep them all. A little confused, help or suggestions please. I also have 75 lbs of live rock and 80 lbs of live sand. Currently 3 fish and mushrooms with hopes of 3-4 more medium size fish. 260 watts of lighting. Help me out please!!

Michael · 02/12/2009, 12:39 PM

suggest you re-post in the new to the hobby forum

mhurley · 02/12/2009, 02:35 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

sdc19982002 · 02/12/2009, 03:34 PM

Ditch the canister and HOB , pull the bio balls out of the sump (dont use them). You really need to invest in a better skimmer. Thats your most important piece of equipment if your using live rock for filtration.

padgett152 · 02/12/2009, 04:43 PM

will i need to put anything in the sump? are you saying to just let the water filter through the pad, across the drip tray, and back through the return? will i need to put any live rock in the sump?

02/12/2009, 07:58 AM	#1
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	Filtration Recommendations I currently have a Fluval 304 and a Penguin 350 Bio wheel filter on my 75 gallon FOWLR set-up. I also have a Sea Clone 150 skimmer. Yesterday I purchased an Eshopps 75 CS complete wet/dry system hoping to get rid of some of the above mentioned items. Should I? Some people say to keep them all. A little confused, help or suggestions please. I also have 75 lbs of live rock and 80 lbs of live sand. Currently 3 fish and mushrooms with hopes of 3-4 more medium size fish. 260 watts of lighting. Help me out please!!

02/12/2009, 12:39 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	suggest you re-post in the new to the hobby forum __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/12/2009, 02:35 PM	#3
mhurley RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Illinois'ish Posts: 38,805	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 60G Cube

02/12/2009, 04:43 PM	#5
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	will i need to put anything in the sump? are you saying to just let the water filter through the pad, across the drip tray, and back through the return? will i need to put any live rock in the sump? __________________ For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Current Tank Info: Biocube 14 gallon: 20 lbs live sand, 17 lbs live rock, DIY media rack filter modifications, 21LED 10" reefbars x 2

02/12/2009, 03:34 PM	#4
sdc19982002 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wills Point,Texas Posts: 925	Ditch the canister and HOB , pull the bio balls out of the sump (dont use them). You really need to invest in a better skimmer. Thats your most important piece of equipment if your using live rock for filtration.