Filtration Dilemma
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Topic: Filtration Dilemma
Posted By: blasterjr
Subject: Filtration Dilemma
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 6:22pm
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Ok so here's the story. I have a 55 gal set up with a 20 gal sump (AGA Megaflow). So I have had it up and running for a mounth now. My water clearity is not like the others that I have seen. Here is what I have now LR & LS in both the main tank and sump. Cheato in the sump and the bioballs in their compartment. I use RO and I have a Korelia 3 and a maxi jet 900 for in tank flow. I Have been trying to find an Aqua C Remora skimmer but no one has one I guess. I tryed the Coralife Super Skimmer HOB mount. That did not go over to well it was to big and it leaked so I returned it in 2 days.
Is there another form of filtration that I could use that helps water clearity? I looked a a BRS carbon reactor. Or is there a way to plum out of the sump over to a skimmer sitting next to the sump?
Let me know how I can solve my dilemma
Thanks
Bryce
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 6:28pm
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Can you show a pic of the tank? And the sump with bioballs?
What is in the water that is causing cloudiness or lack of clarity?
A skimmer like that will do nothing for clarity.
There are several things that would work but it depends on your answers to those questions and the way the tank looks. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 6:42pm
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I agree that a skimmer will not greatly affect water clarity.
That being said... since you have a sump you should definitely go with an in-sump skimmer over a HOB. More efficient, better bang for the buck, far less chance of microbubbles in your main tank... ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: blasterjr
Date Posted: December 18 2009 at 11:57am
| I will take some pictures today and try and get them up soon. Oh what would you reccomend to clean glass on my main tank? |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: December 18 2009 at 12:44pm
Filter sock?
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Posted By: MadReefer
Date Posted: December 18 2009 at 1:01pm
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A skimmer can help clear up water indirectly, in some cases. Carbon can take away a yellow tinge. Filter socks might take out large particles (but I don't use and my water is clear). More life can eat bacteria or phyto blooms. It might just need more time.
A picture would be helpful.
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Posted By: MadReefer
Date Posted: December 18 2009 at 1:02pm
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And an Aqua C hanging on your sump would be an excellent idea. imo |
Posted By: downhill_biker
Date Posted: December 18 2009 at 1:06pm
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If you haven't cleaned the glass a slight film of algae can make a tank look really hazy. I use mag floats, scrapers, pads, whatever you want basically as long as it works and is easy for you. I agree with what others said that a skimmer isn't really going to help water clearity, but you can add carbon, and a filter sock to help with that. As others have said you need to figure out what you think it is causing the water clearity issues. ------------- Make sure you post your best pictures every month in our POTM forum. |
Posted By: dduts
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 5:23pm
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Hey Bryce
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/drygoods-sale-trade/53002-wtb-aquac-remora-hang-protein-skimmer.html - http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/drygoods-sale-trade/53002-wtb-aquac-remora-hang-protein-skimmer.html
worth checking out. Also the BRS carbon reactors are great. ------------- 90g mixed reef GOT CRABS? Sometimes I wonder "why is that frisbee getting bigger?"....and then it hits me |