filtration needed?

ekoroknay · 10/24/2009, 09:56 AM

Do you need a filter? If you have a good amount of LR and good water flow along with consistant water changes...do you need to have a filter?

I don't see the point. Isnt the LR and water changes all the "filtration" you need?

cablebox2003 · 10/24/2009, 10:28 AM

You will be fine for now. but I would get some type of filter ASAP. Remember theres more than one way to skin a cat. Live rock is one type, but it may require a lot more water changes. The water might smell. There is negatives and positives to all types of filters.

Michael · 10/24/2009, 11:42 AM

live rock, skimming, flow and waterchanges are basic reef aquaria needs, no need at all for any other type of filtration with a basic light bioload system

lordofthereef · 10/24/2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by michael

live rock, skimming, flow and waterchanges are basic reef aquaria needs, no need at all for any other type of filtration with a basic light bioload system

+1

Been_There8 · 10/24/2009, 03:38 PM

If its less than a 20 gallon, you can get away with out having a skimmer, but id say to throw in some carbon, so you can have shiny water, and take out any smell. Atleast do carbon and then you will be okay.

lordofthereef · 10/24/2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Been_There8

If its less than a 20 gallon, you can get away with out having a skimmer, but id say to throw in some carbon, so you can have shiny water, and take out any smell. Atleast do carbon and then you will be okay.

People get away without skimmers in much larger tanks as well. No skimmer generally just means more frequent water changes because without one it is harder to get the wastes out.

10/24/2009, 09:56 AM	#1
ekoroknay Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seminole, Fl Posts: 1,850	filtration needed? Do you need a filter? If you have a good amount of LR and good water flow along with consistant water changes...do you need to have a filter? I don't see the point. Isnt the LR and water changes all the "filtration" you need?

10/24/2009, 11:42 AM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	live rock, skimming, flow and waterchanges are basic reef aquaria needs, no need at all for any other type of filtration with a basic light bioload system __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

10/24/2009, 03:38 PM	#5
Been_There8 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 406	If its less than a 20 gallon, you can get away with out having a skimmer, but id say to throw in some carbon, so you can have shiny water, and take out any smell. Atleast do carbon and then you will be okay. __________________ I'm a poor guy stuck in a rich mans hobby.

10/24/2009, 10:28 AM	#2
cablebox2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Antioch , TN Posts: 67	You will be fine for now. but I would get some type of filter ASAP. Remember theres more than one way to skin a cat. Live rock is one type, but it may require a lot more water changes. The water might smell. There is negatives and positives to all types of filters.