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08/08/2008, 10:37 AM
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live rock filter
I have built in overflow filtration on my 165gal reef tank. I have been warned about putting foam and bio balls in this filter.
Can I put live rock and live sand in it to help improve filtration? Any help would be appreciated. I am putting a 50gal DIY sump under it soon. I will keep you posted as to how that goes. Thanks 
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08/08/2008, 10:40 AM
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IMO....rock rubble.....the sand might clog the filter
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08/08/2008, 03:12 PM
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I wouldnt put anything in it for the same reason that you're not putting bioballs or filters. If detritus gets trapped throughout the live rock, you're going to have a potential for increased nitrate levels.
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08/08/2008, 03:20 PM
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what consumes nitrate in the reef tank?
I understand that ammonia becomes nitrite, and then nitrite becomes nitrate. ( I realize it is a little more complicated than that). Wouldn't a pile of live rock in the fuge I am building get detrius trapped in and under it? Thus producing nitrate. Not trying to be tacky just don't understand how to reduce the last part of the cycle?????? |
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08/08/2008, 09:15 PM
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Macro algae. and WATER CHANGES! =]
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08/08/2008, 09:41 PM
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I wouldn't put anything in there. Water changes cure all.
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08/08/2008, 11:36 PM
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I dont know if I would go with just water changes cure it all. In a large tank that is not overstocked and a good fuge on it you would be suprised how well it will run and not have anything in the water as for NO2, and NO3
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08/09/2008, 08:55 AM
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Thanks for the input
Thanks again!!
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08/09/2008, 09:57 AM
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Large peices of live rock will export nitrates due to anerobic bacteria living deep inside. I'm not confident rock rubble will do this as the smaller diameters increase oxygen exposure.
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08/09/2008, 11:12 AM
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