Trustable filtration for large numbers of fishes

Stenopus · 12/20/2020, 05:09 AM

I am planning to build up large 2 ton reef rank. Is there anyone who can give me strong advice about what to use for filtration except real reef rock and live sand. I will add macro algae in sump and highly potent skimmer and carbon reactor. I am curious what else i can add to support lots of tangs and many fishes? I want to avoid ammonia spikes and cyano issues. Any other idea ( bio sponges, bio balls etc.. and why ) ?

Thx

tanan · 12/20/2020, 05:29 AM

Algal scrubbers would be great option.

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Stenopus · 12/20/2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tanan

Algal scrubbers would be great option.

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Even i will deploy refugium with cheato?

tanan · 12/20/2020, 07:51 AM

Yeah. A lot of people run both simultaneously as it gives them room to err. If you by chance build a way too big ATS, your chaeto will stop growing. Just feed your fish more.

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Stenopus · 12/20/2020, 12:40 PM

Ok i will do it, what about other type of filtration to implement or this is enough?

Sk8r · 12/20/2020, 12:44 PM

A filter sock (a filter material bag) attached to the downflow exit and changed/washed every few days will assist with any floating bits. And nobody except you has mentioned a very GOOD skimmer, ---a large one, granted the size of tank you contemplate, and one that produces a thick, thick foam. This purifies the water of amino acid waste which is what the ocean does by creating sea foam. I can't overstate the importance of a really strong one in maintaining water quality.

Stenopus · 12/20/2020, 01:33 PM

Any recommendation except bubble king?

Vinny Kreyling · 12/20/2020, 05:44 PM

https://www.rk2.com/filtration-systems.php

Member No. 1 · 12/21/2020, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stenopus

Any recommendation except bubble king?

You will not find a better skimmer for the money.
He can make it as big as you like or need.
http://www.lifereef.com/venturi.html

Stenopus · 12/21/2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Member No. 1

You will not find a better skimmer for the money.
He can make it as big as you like or need.
http://www.lifereef.com/venturi.html

Ok, thank you

moondoggy4 · 12/21/2020, 08:29 PM

I saw a large ACR 12" skimmer for sale on the used thread somewhere, I cannot remember where, it seem like a good price.

Member No. 1 · 12/22/2020, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Stenopus

Ok, thank you

I forgot to mention, there is a giant threat here on RC just for Lifereef skimmers.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2399643

12/20/2020, 05:09 AM	#1
Stenopus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 95	Trustable filtration for large numbers of fishes I am planning to build up large 2 ton reef rank. Is there anyone who can give me strong advice about what to use for filtration except real reef rock and live sand. I will add macro algae in sump and highly potent skimmer and carbon reactor. I am curious what else i can add to support lots of tangs and many fishes? I want to avoid ammonia spikes and cyano issues. Any other idea ( bio sponges, bio balls etc.. and why ) ? Thx

12/20/2020, 12:44 PM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	A filter sock (a filter material bag) attached to the downflow exit and changed/washed every few days will assist with any floating bits. And nobody except you has mentioned a very GOOD skimmer, ---a large one, granted the size of tank you contemplate, and one that produces a thick, thick foam. This purifies the water of amino acid waste which is what the ocean does by creating sea foam. I can't overstate the importance of a really strong one in maintaining water quality. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/20/2020, 05:44 PM	#8
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	https://www.rk2.com/filtration-systems.php __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

12/20/2020, 05:29 AM	#2
tanan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pakistan Posts: 127	Algal scrubbers would be great option. Sent from my M2003J15SC using Tapatalk

12/20/2020, 07:51 AM	#4
tanan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pakistan Posts: 127	Yeah. A lot of people run both simultaneously as it gives them room to err. If you by chance build a way too big ATS, your chaeto will stop growing. Just feed your fish more. Sent from my M2003J15SC using Tapatalk

12/20/2020, 12:40 PM	#5
Stenopus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 95	Ok i will do it, what about other type of filtration to implement or this is enough?

12/20/2020, 01:33 PM	#7
Stenopus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 95	Any recommendation except bubble king?

12/21/2020, 08:29 PM	#11
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I saw a large ACR 12" skimmer for sale on the used thread somewhere, I cannot remember where, it seem like a good price.