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08/26/2009, 08:36 PM
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30g Saltwater setup need help
Im new to saltwater. I just picked up a 30g tank. Im looking to do a live rock setup. I picked out some items and i would like to know if these are worth buying or if you have any better suggestions. List goes:
Eheim Classic Canister Filter 2213 $90 Coralife Lunar Aqualight Deluxe series $190 Aqua Ultraviolet 8w UV sterilizer $110 I have a Coralife Protein Skimmer What heater would you recommend for my setup? |
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08/26/2009, 08:42 PM
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 To Reef Central If you have a protein skimmer then you don't need the cannister filter. You don't need the sterilzer also---they are alot of money for what actual value you get from them You can get away with a 100 watt heater for that system---just make sure it is not glass. The protein skimmer and 35 lbs of good quality live rock is all you need for filtration I would add power heads to give you a flow of between 600-1200 gph in the 30 gal. A Koralia 2 would give you 600 gph
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I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
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08/26/2009, 08:47 PM
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im sure i could get away with a hang-on filter but i like the clean look. I'd prefer to do a canister.
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08/26/2009, 08:53 PM
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What he said.
I use stealth heaters, and have never had a problem with them. Go with 2 K2's, nothing wrong with pushing the limit on flow it will keep your tank cleaner.
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08/26/2009, 09:43 PM
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I just took down a 30g three weeks ago. I had a cannister with K2 and an Aqua C Remora. Great little set up.
But if you go with just the skimmer, I would use 2 K2s. You can see it in my gallery. You'll be up grading very shortly. I now have a 90g which I feel is perfect. |
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08/26/2009, 10:06 PM
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listen to the capn. canister filters are a PITA. if they are not constantly maintained they become a nitrate doser. And the uv sterilizer is mostly not necessary. A good sump, live rock, and a good skimmer will suffice
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08/26/2009, 10:58 PM
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if you want the clean go with a small in stand sump, protein skimmer. It will work out much better for you in the long run. You can also keep your heater in there as well
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I'd rather burp and taste it than fart and waste it! Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon, 150 Gallon |
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