What size filter for 75 gal reef tank?

bobdavid · 06/25/2006, 04:18 PM

I upgraded to a 75gal tank last Spring. I bought it from an individual. I'm a novice - 2 years. The filter broke. A saltwater store sold me a wet/dry filter that filters 500 gal/hour. The manufacturer doesn't support marine aquariums. It has 4 charcoal filters in it.

Is it too big for my tank - filtering too much water too quickly?

Thanks for anyone's help and suggestions.
Bob

prugs · 06/25/2006, 04:26 PM

I am not a fan of a wet/dry filter. Many take the bioballs out & replace it with cheato (macro algae), & put a small compact florescent lamp over the cheato. Activated carbon is good for a reef tank. I do not filter my water, as it will remove alot of the little critters you want in your tank.

500gals/hr is a good amount thru your wet/dry. You will need to provide extra flo in your tank. Something like two Seio 1100's.

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06/25/2006, 04:18 PM	#1
bobdavid Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	What size filter for 75 gal reef tank? I upgraded to a 75gal tank last Spring. I bought it from an individual. I'm a novice - 2 years. The filter broke. A saltwater store sold me a wet/dry filter that filters 500 gal/hour. The manufacturer doesn't support marine aquariums. It has 4 charcoal filters in it. Is it too big for my tank - filtering too much water too quickly? Thanks for anyone's help and suggestions. Bob

06/25/2006, 04:26 PM	#2
prugs Moving Out Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Posts: 4,898	I am not a fan of a wet/dry filter. Many take the bioballs out & replace it with cheato (macro algae), & put a small compact florescent lamp over the cheato. Activated carbon is good for a reef tank. I do not filter my water, as it will remove alot of the little critters you want in your tank. 500gals/hr is a good amount thru your wet/dry. You will need to provide extra flo in your tank. Something like two Seio 1100's. Welcome to Reef Central!! __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words. Current Tank Info: Getting rid of the last equipment :{