Filtration and Skimmer Setup

KJM1283 · 01/08/2007, 01:24 PM

This summer I plan on upgrading from a 55 gallon reef aquarium to a 90 gallon reef aquarium with an overflow. I am confused about the setup of equipment that I plan to have.

The Pro Clear Aquatics Mudd Filter that I would like is rated for a 300 gallon tank. The Nautilus Ex skimmer that I plan on getting is rated for aquariums up to 400 gallons. The skimmer requires a 900-1200gph water pump and the filter requires a 1200gph water pump. Everything will be placed underneath the cabinet. Does it matter which one gets hooked up first? Are these good choices to have? I have heard several concerns with the use of Bio balls. If I were to purchases the Pro Clear Aquatic Mudd Filter should I leave them out? I would also like to setup a calcium reactor also. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

BlueCorn · 01/08/2007, 01:25 PM

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Andrew · 01/08/2007, 02:06 PM

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If you want better filteration than just go with a good skimmer and set up a fuge for micro algae. Some good skimmers for a 90 gallon tank would be be a Deltec skimmer, Euro-reef, Reef Octpus, Geo, ect. You really don't need a skimmer that big. Go for quality.

01/08/2007, 01:24 PM	#1
KJM1283 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lynchburg,VA Posts: 17	Filtration and Skimmer Setup This summer I plan on upgrading from a 55 gallon reef aquarium to a 90 gallon reef aquarium with an overflow. I am confused about the setup of equipment that I plan to have. The Pro Clear Aquatics Mudd Filter that I would like is rated for a 300 gallon tank. The Nautilus Ex skimmer that I plan on getting is rated for aquariums up to 400 gallons. The skimmer requires a 900-1200gph water pump and the filter requires a 1200gph water pump. Everything will be placed underneath the cabinet. Does it matter which one gets hooked up first? Are these good choices to have? I have heard several concerns with the use of Bio balls. If I were to purchases the Pro Clear Aquatic Mudd Filter should I leave them out? I would also like to setup a calcium reactor also. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

01/08/2007, 01:25 PM	#2
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	This thread has been moved to the current forum. *To Reef Central* __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

01/08/2007, 02:06 PM	#3
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	*To Reef Central* If you want better filteration than just go with a good skimmer and set up a fuge for micro algae. Some good skimmers for a 90 gallon tank would be be a Deltec skimmer, Euro-reef, Reef Octpus, Geo, ect. You really don't need a skimmer that big. Go for quality.