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04/03/2013, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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Salwater WET/DRY Filter
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For a fish tank 150 gallons This WET/Dry Filter is good ? ... Eshopps WD 150cs WET/DRY , Dual Intake 125 - 150 Gallons , 24 x 12 x 16 thank you so much -jvfish |
04/03/2013, 04:56 PM | #2 |
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A wet/dry works very well for a fish only tank but if you are wanting to set up a reef then it may not be the best choice. You can certainly use it on a reef but it is not ideal.
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04/03/2013, 05:07 PM | #3 |
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Thank you Jack
I'm thinking to put Artificial coral, and rock For the Eshopps Wet/Dry filter it's good ? for 150 gallons Please, which better pump you recomend me ? thank you -Jorge What thank do you have ? |
04/03/2013, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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Pump brands to look at are in your other thread.
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04/03/2013, 05:20 PM | #5 |
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What type the size of the Pump you told me ? Please, this is my e-mail : jvalera954@aol.com thank -Jorge |
04/03/2013, 05:23 PM | #6 |
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Your overflow will dictate the size pump you need. Is it a built I overflow or one of the Esgopps hang on overflows, if so, which one?
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04/03/2013, 05:28 PM | #7 |
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I not buy yet
Eshopps Wet/Dry, with with Overflox box I need the Overflox box ? thank you ,, this wet/dry it's good or any other is better ? thank you -jvfish |
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If the tank is not reef ready then you will need the overflow box, the pump you will need will depend on which overflow box you get. That wet/dry is as good as any.
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I saw on the web. that I need Mag Drive 12....1200 GPH And I saw on Ebay the Water Blaster Pump, Model HY-5000... 1300 GPH... 60 Watts |
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The Mag is about 110 watts or almost double the wattage of the Water Blaster so the Water Blaster will impart less heat to the water. Also the Mag will need 1-1/2" plumbing to get the max flow from it.
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04/03/2013, 06:23 PM | #12 |
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That would probably work pretty well though I would skip the wet/dry completely.
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04/03/2013, 07:10 PM | #13 |
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Hello Jack
Thank you for your help. I'm new 20 years before I had 55 gallons saltwater thank Now the equipment are differents. I have a fish tank 150 gallons. I think to buy the Eshopps Wet/Dry 125-150 gallons What I need to put inside the Wet/Dry... Carbon ? Which is the best brand carbon ? How many pounds I have to add ? Only carbon or other product ? I think to decoration with Artificial coral, dried rocks. thanks -jvfish |
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So many different options for media. You would be better off searching a little on each and see how others are doing it.
Plus if you have not invested in the wet dry why not run a sump? |
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The sump it's better ?
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The wet/dry should come with the media (bio balls) that goes in it, as well as instructions. The amount if carbon you add will depend on the amount of water you will have, the package will have the recommended amount in the directions. If you have not had the chance, take a few hours and read all of the stickies at the top of the new to the hobby section. It will help you greatly in understanding the basics.
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What do you recomend me the Wet/Dry filter or Sump ? Which is better ? |
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04/03/2013, 07:50 PM | #20 |
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With fish only either will be fine. I would not do a wet/dry personally and employ a sump with macro algae. Google the Berlin Mtehod to get a better idea of how to do it. One benefit of the wet/dry is taking the place of live rock, at least until your dry rock is colonized with the appropriate bacteria. Plan on spending a lot of time reading as this will help get an understanding of the basic processes that happen in the tank.
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