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08-28-2004, 09:11 PM
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| Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Oregon
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|  Filtration I've had a 150g aggressive fresh water tank for years, and am swapping too salt. Was wondering how too filter it? My fresh water was filtered with an U.G.powerhead,HOB,& magnum 350 canister. I've been told this will not be sufficient for a live rock/fish tank. I would appreciate any info or advice. I've been looking at an AquaClear Pro 200 wet/dry. Thanks so much, Fish Lips |
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08-28-2004, 09:19 PM
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| Medium Fish Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: My House
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|  I think you have to put more circulation in there. I would put a couple more power heads or something. I think that makes the live rock a better filtrator. An wet/dry like you said would be a good thing to invest into and possibly a sump.
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08-28-2004, 10:05 PM
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| This should really be in the saltwater discussion section, but oh well. An undergravel, HOB, and magnum, combined with live rock should be adequate...however a wet/dry is a much more efficient way of filtering water especially on a big tank. One thing you did not mention is a protein skimmer. Really look into one...this is one of the most important peices of equipment you need. For a 150 look into models rated to 200 gallons or more. Also what kind of fish are you looking into?
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08-28-2004, 10:08 PM
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| Medium Fish Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: My House
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| Oh forgot to put, a protein skimmer is a must. Sorry about that ???Can you have sand with and undergravel filter???? Won't it all just get sucked up.
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08-28-2004, 11:30 PM
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| i dont think there is any reason to use an ugf...i think the protein skimmer and sufficient LR will do the job for you
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08-30-2004, 02:20 AM
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| Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Oregon
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| Hey guys, Thanks for your replies. Reading my original post, it sounds like I still have my 150g fw. I lost it in a fire.(sorry little fishies) I now have a 30g sw, but have been itch'n too get another 150g. Well I found it, 150g reef, 70g sump, protien skimmer, doser, MH/FLOR lighting, moonlight, 100lbs LR, corals, inverts, too much too list. (APPROX. $5000.oo) for $2000.oo. So hopefully will pick up next weekend if all works out. Thanks again, Lips |
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08-30-2004, 10:26 AM
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| well...good luck then!
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08-30-2004, 03:51 PM
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| Super Fish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan
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| Yeah..good deal too.
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08-30-2004, 03:59 PM
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| Super Fish  Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palm Springs, Ca
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| 150g is a nano tank? wow, I'd hate to see your big tank 
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