Eclipse tank filter system

surfinitt · 01/18/2006, 04:14 PM

I just bought an Eclipse 20 gal tank that included the filter system w/ a Bio wheel. Is this sufficient for a fish only tank with 12 lbs. of live rock? I currently have 2 small fish (and plan on adding 1 or 2 more), 2 crabs, 1 shrimp, and starfish.

jgoodrich71 · 01/18/2006, 04:59 PM

It OK for FO. You may want to at least add a powerhead for extra circulation. Most pepole don't keep these very long. They get frustrated with them, with how you can't upgrade.

Fast Fred · 01/18/2006, 05:57 PM

Consider getting about 20 pounds of already cured live rock and eventually doing away with the bio-wheel. You will be batter able to control nitrate this way.

01/18/2006, 04:14 PM	#1
surfinitt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	Eclipse tank filter system I just bought an Eclipse 20 gal tank that included the filter system w/ a Bio wheel. Is this sufficient for a fish only tank with 12 lbs. of live rock? I currently have 2 small fish (and plan on adding 1 or 2 more), 2 crabs, 1 shrimp, and starfish.

01/18/2006, 05:57 PM	#3
Fast Fred Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northfield, NJ 08225 Posts: 1,170	Consider getting about 20 pounds of already cured live rock and eventually doing away with the bio-wheel. You will be batter able to control nitrate this way. __________________ Ya know, for a clown fish, you're not very funny! Member of the New Jersey Reefers Club Current Tank Info: 125g Reef Ready AGA /55g Top Fin Tank for a sump/refugium/ LifeReef Skimmer/ Changing over to SPS only

01/18/2006, 04:59 PM	#2
jgoodrich71 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 849	It OK for FO. You may want to at least add a powerhead for extra circulation. Most pepole don't keep these very long. They get frustrated with them, with how you can't upgrade.