Which Filtration System?

synyst3rshadows · 07/28/2007, 03:13 PM

I have a HOB Bio-wheel filter on my 55 gallon tank to get started and now what to upgrade.Don't know what to do?My stand is small, can only fit a 10 gallon tank on each side.I don't know if that would work?Is it too small?I found one Wet-dry that will fit(CPR CR500) link-(http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/wet_dry_filter.htm)But i heard bad things about wet-dry(LFS).protein skimmer?Open to any ideas.

theatrus · 07/28/2007, 03:16 PM

Live rock, flow, and a protein skimmer.

synyst3rshadows · 07/28/2007, 03:48 PM

What is a good skimmer for a 55 gallon?

synyst3rshadows · 07/28/2007, 11:04 PM

Thinking about (2)10 gallon tanks as a sump and a fuge.Using a coralife super skimmer.And maybe (2) rio 600 plus pumps.But i don't know about the overflow?Cpr cr500?

flyguy7150 · 07/28/2007, 11:32 PM

http://www.pet-expo.com/cgi-bin/FULL...ARTNUM=ES89014
im using that one, so far so good. Great price too

Catawaba · 07/28/2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theatrus
Live rock, flow, and a protein skimmer.

Agreed. If you do go with the 2 x 10g tanks underneath, fill them with rubble and put chaeto/macro algae in one with a light on the opposite schedule as the display.

synyst3rshadows · 07/29/2007, 12:32 AM

flyguy7150 thanks for that link.Been looking for a 3" overflow(great price!).So can someone tell me what kind of flow i can get form the these overflows?should i use one for both 10 gallons?

picassoman · 07/29/2007, 04:42 PM

You dont have to have a sump to have a great tank. They help to add water volume and hide equitpment (skimmers, heaters, pumps, etc). A good HOB skimmer (AquaC Remora) and some koralias or tunze would make you tank work awesome. To keep the water crystal clear, you could also keep a small HOB power filter with media in it but change the media frequently or the nitrates will love it.

synyst3rshadows · 07/29/2007, 08:11 PM

What about a protein skimmer and a phospan reactor?

07/28/2007, 03:13 PM	#1
synyst3rshadows Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 58	Which Filtration System? I have a HOB Bio-wheel filter on my 55 gallon tank to get started and now what to upgrade.Don't know what to do?My stand is small, can only fit a 10 gallon tank on each side.I don't know if that would work?Is it too small?I found one Wet-dry that will fit(CPR CR500) link-(http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/wet_dry_filter.htm)But i heard bad things about wet-dry(LFS).protein skimmer?Open to any ideas.

07/28/2007, 03:16 PM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Live rock, flow, and a protein skimmer. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

07/28/2007, 03:48 PM	#3
synyst3rshadows Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 58	What is a good skimmer for a 55 gallon? __________________ 55g,Css 65,Hydor Koralia 2 and 3,70lbs.LS,100+lbs.LR,(2)T-5 HO.

07/28/2007, 11:04 PM	#4
synyst3rshadows Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 58	Thinking about (2)10 gallon tanks as a sump and a fuge.Using a coralife super skimmer.And maybe (2) rio 600 plus pumps.But i don't know about the overflow?Cpr cr500? __________________ 55g,Css 65,Hydor Koralia 2 and 3,70lbs.LS,100+lbs.LR,(2)T-5 HO.

07/28/2007, 11:32 PM	#5
flyguy7150 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines Posts: 895	http://www.pet-expo.com/cgi-bin/FULL...ARTNUM=ES89014 im using that one, so far so good. Great price too __________________ Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded

07/29/2007, 12:32 AM	#7
synyst3rshadows Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 58	flyguy7150 thanks for that link.Been looking for a 3" overflow(great price!).So can someone tell me what kind of flow i can get form the these overflows?should i use one for both 10 gallons? __________________ 55g,Css 65,Hydor Koralia 2 and 3,70lbs.LS,100+lbs.LR,(2)T-5 HO.

07/29/2007, 04:42 PM	#8
picassoman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 219	You dont have to have a sump to have a great tank. They help to add water volume and hide equitpment (skimmers, heaters, pumps, etc). A good HOB skimmer (AquaC Remora) and some koralias or tunze would make you tank work awesome. To keep the water crystal clear, you could also keep a small HOB power filter with media in it but change the media frequently or the nitrates will love it.

07/29/2007, 08:11 PM	#9
synyst3rshadows Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 58	What about a protein skimmer and a phospan reactor? __________________ 55g,Css 65,Hydor Koralia 2 and 3,70lbs.LS,100+lbs.LR,(2)T-5 HO.