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06/02/2011, 10:41 PM
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newb. need help
Hello,
I'm setting up my first brackish tank. Going to get myself a puffer and need a bit of advice. I'm going to be running two biowheel filters. i've heard that i shouldn't run the wheel part of it, and just use the filter. I'm confused as to why other than the wheel makes nitrates. If no wheel what do i need to filter. I've been freshwater guy now for 6 years. I'm going to be running a 55g that is only a foot wide so i've got no room for a sump. |
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06/03/2011, 07:01 AM
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 To Reef Central Live rock is what most use as filtration for a fish only set up. I'm not familiar with brackish tanks though.
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06/03/2011, 10:15 AM
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You should be ok running the 2 wheels. Clean them as recommended (I think its once a month from what I remember) rinse in RO/DI brackish water.....
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06/03/2011, 11:35 AM
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If you're not keeping corals, nitrates aren't as much of a concern.
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06/03/2011, 12:12 PM
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If it is just a single puffer or two then I'd use the biowheels. If you do regular water changes that will keep nitrates in check.
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