Filtration

[Fish Lips]

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

 

[Kyle]

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.

 

[S.Reef]

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?

 

[Kyle]

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.

 

[1979camaro]

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

 

[Fish Lips]

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

 

[1979camaro]

well...good luck then!

 

[S.Reef]

Yeah..good deal too.

 

[ecotank]

150g is a nano tank? wow, I'd hate to see your big tank