Undergravel Filter?

spw4949 · 08/08/2008, 02:29 PM

I'm just recently getting back in the hobby and have what may seem to some a pretty basic question.So I'm setting up a 46 gallon bowfront, my plan is to have fish & a few scattered invertrebrates,(shrimp,maybe a flame scallop,starfish,etc.) I'm using a H.O.T. magnum for a filter, I have a Seaclone 100 for my skimmer & I have a 10 gallon homemade wet/dry filter. My question is do I bother with an undergravel filter? Is there any pont? All opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

inachu · 08/08/2008, 02:31 PM

If this is what you are used to then I'd say do it.
Modern tanks nowadays do not use them.
Will you be using live rock at all?

spw4949 · 08/08/2008, 02:33 PM

Yes I was planning on adding some live rock. I don't have a undergravel for the tank and I guess I'm just wondering if I should bother spending the $50 or so that an undergravel will cost or spend my money elsewhere, ya know? Thanks for the opinion.

Steve

Paul_PSU · 08/08/2008, 02:37 PM

No need with the undergravel with the other filtration you already have plus the live rock. You could probably do away with either the Magnum or wet dry also. Skimmer, live rock, filter (canister or wet/dry) and you are good.

spw4949 · 08/08/2008, 02:39 PM

Thanks Paul, I think I'm probably going to skip the undergravel then, I was leaning that way anyway.

Steve

08/08/2008, 02:29 PM	#1
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	Undergravel Filter? I'm just recently getting back in the hobby and have what may seem to some a pretty basic question.So I'm setting up a 46 gallon bowfront, my plan is to have fish & a few scattered invertrebrates,(shrimp,maybe a flame scallop,starfish,etc.) I'm using a H.O.T. magnum for a filter, I have a Seaclone 100 for my skimmer & I have a 10 gallon homemade wet/dry filter. My question is do I bother with an undergravel filter? Is there any pont? All opinions will be appreciated. Thanks, Steve __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.

08/08/2008, 02:33 PM	#3
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	Yes I was planning on adding some live rock. I don't have a undergravel for the tank and I guess I'm just wondering if I should bother spending the $50 or so that an undergravel will cost or spend my money elsewhere, ya know? Thanks for the opinion. Steve __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.

08/08/2008, 02:39 PM	#5
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	Thanks Paul, I think I'm probably going to skip the undergravel then, I was leaning that way anyway. Steve __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.

08/08/2008, 02:31 PM	#2
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	If this is what you are used to then I'd say do it. Modern tanks nowadays do not use them. Will you be using live rock at all?

08/08/2008, 02:37 PM	#4
Paul_PSU Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Posts: 1,512	No need with the undergravel with the other filtration you already have plus the live rock. You could probably do away with either the Magnum or wet dry also. Skimmer, live rock, filter (canister or wet/dry) and you are good.