[mattreefer]

hey peeps i have just got some pictures of what my new modular filter system will be (im upgarding) im also getting a new tank its gonna be a rio 400 (400litre) all i have to add is the skimmer which is gonna be a D and D terminator skimmer. Ill also like to add a calcium reactor and i hope to add the live phyto and zooplankton reactors from i think aqua medic? also an auto mattic top up system from DDeltec and a 25 litre (5gallon) resivoir. well i think thats it for now tell me what you think and if youve had any experience with a modular system.Do you think i should add anything more ?

[scubadude]

Originally Posted by mattreefer

hey peeps i have just got some pictures of what my new modular filter system will be

Hey Mattreefer

Did you forget to post the pictures? Im sure alot of ppl are waiting for the visuals to respond

[Reefland]

I'd love to check them out!

[mattreefer]

Originally Posted by Reefland

I'd love to check them out!

yes i did forget to reply sorry i think last time i tried it wouldnt let me upload the pix any way here they are (i hope!!!) i will add a calcium reactor a plankton reactor an automatic top up system and an external filter - heater combo but it wont be ready untill the end of june ( i hope again !!!) sorry again hope u like and get back to me with what you think

[mattreefer]

Originally Posted by Reefland

I'd love to check them out!

yeah last time it would not let me upload my pix any way here they are. i will also be adding a calcium reactor, an external canister filter - heater combo, an automatic top up system, and a live plankton reactor hop[e you like and please get back to me with what you think

[Reefland]

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[mattreefer]

Originally Posted by Reefland

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cheers for the info i hope ive done it right this time i hope you like it and let me know how i can add to this etc what do you think and have you had any experience with any kind of modular filtration

[larrytke]

How do you like the Terminator skimmer?

[Steven Pro]

I am really not a big fan of those Rainbow Lifeguard units. They are awfully expensive for what you get; a canister/pleated micron filter, heater chamber, activated carbon reactor, UV, and fluidized bed biological filter.

If you use enough liverock and sand, the fluidized bed biological filter is simply unnecessary and those particular models are a maintenance nightmare.

I find most people would benefit more from a proper quarantine tank versus a UV sterilizer.

I just place my heaters in the sump. I don't find any need to the reaction chamber for a heater.

I usually forgo mechanical filtration like that pleated micron filter.

And, you can just toss a bag of activated carbon in the sump. Or get one of the many inexpensive reactors like Two Little Fishies Phos-Ban reactor. You can load these with phosphate removing resin or activated carbon, whatever your needs maybe. Or buy two and run them in a series. It shouldd be cheaper and likely even more effective because of the tumbling action.