is enuff filtration ?

bigperm · 03-10-2002, 04:08 AM

i just setup my reef system about a month ago in
an fortyfive gallon acrylic. it has a built overflow bio ball setup
that is like a seprate behind the tank . is this all i need?
ive heard some stuff about a protein skimmer. should i use this
in conjuction?

mrok12 · 03-10-2002, 01:34 PM

I don't personally like trickle style filters. That is my bias here. I Have a 65 galo setup wih out a skimmer. I use an ecosystem. This method relies on a "mud" and caulerpa to export nutriens from the water. My reef is doing well. also have a sall bioload. Four fish. I think in your case a skimmer is a good option. A good HOB berlin turbo skimmer will suffice. This will help export the organics quickl and maintai good water quality.

MROK12

**scubadude** · 03-10-2002, 01:40 PM

Im w/ Mrok...Junk the bioball setup and go with a real good skimmer and a refugium.

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bigperm Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10	is enuff filtration ? i just setup my reef system about a month ago in an fortyfive gallon acrylic. it has a built overflow bio ball setup that is like a seprate behind the tank . is this all i need? ive heard some stuff about a protein skimmer. should i use this in conjuction?

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03-10-2002, 01:34 PM	#2
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	I don't personally like trickle style filters. That is my bias here. I Have a 65 galo setup wih out a skimmer. I use an ecosystem. This method relies on a "mud" and caulerpa to export nutriens from the water. My reef is doing well. also have a sall bioload. Four fish. I think in your case a skimmer is a good option. A good HOB berlin turbo skimmer will suffice. This will help export the organics quickl and maintai good water quality. MROK12

03-10-2002, 01:40 PM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	Im w/ Mrok...Junk the bioball setup and go with a real good skimmer and a refugium.

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