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08/09/2011, 10:20 PM
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240 Gallons of Filtration
So i am looking at setting up a 240 gallon Fish Only setup. I am wondering what you guys think of how much filtration will roughly cost for a tank that size?
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08/10/2011, 11:07 AM
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Anyone have any thoughts on how much?
Do people still use Bio Balls if I dont have live rock? Or what is the best to use with out live rock? Thanks |
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08/10/2011, 11:23 AM
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You can certainly start with dry rock and seed it with a few pieces of live rock... over time the dry rock will become live.
What do you mean by filtration? 240 gallon display would take a big skimmer... you're looking at a lot of money there... if it's fish only, you can get by with fairly cheap lighting... you could use a Rubbermaid 100 gallon tank for a sump, which would be fairly cheap... but at 240 gallons, you're talking some serious money. why are you thinking 240 gallons? Do you have a current tank set up and running? |
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08/10/2011, 12:34 PM
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Ya I am looking at a sump and a skimmer. Any good ones you recommend?
Ya I am about to buy a 240 gallon tank that is why. 96x18x30. |
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08/10/2011, 02:11 PM
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Im using the sro xp5000ext on my lightly stocked 600g tank. The tank has only had fish since March but Im happy with the skimmer so far. I would call Mike at Reef Specialty... he really knows his skimmers and would be a great help. I would really consider using a closed loop on the tank too.
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08/10/2011, 03:21 PM
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Seems like the Octupus skimmers are really good. Good call I will give Mike a call.
Do you have photos of your tank? |
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