CoralJunkie
John
I’m looking for some filtration suggestions on my 75g. It’s non drilled and I’m only running a hob skimmer that’s not nearly enough. 2 clowns, Royal gramma and small blue tang.
Filtration Suggestions
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BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
What're you looking for? A different skimmer? Some type of weir box that would drain into a sump? More rock or other biological filtration?
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CoralJunkie
John
I’m looking for something that will either replace the skimmer entirely or help it tremendously. I’m thinking maybe a canister filter…any recommendations on this?
coralfishreef
Well-Known Member
HOB filter with filter floss or filter media is the simplest. There are in tank filters like the Aqua Auto Aqua sumpless ATO system, and Tunze comline. My first 75 gallon had a canister filter. I won’t go back to those.
BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
I don't have any suggestions personally but do know someone here that runs a sumpless 90 packed with coral. What skimmer are you running?
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CoralJunkie
John
It’s a bh1000 hob skimmer
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CoralJunkie
John
Do you have a build thread for this person? Maybe i could get some ideas from their setup.
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CoralJunkie
John
Not looking to add a sump at this time.
BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
No build thread but I'm sure I could. Possibly. Get some pics
Mixed Reefer
Well-Known Member
This seems to be the best option and inexpensive. Why are you looking to add filtration? Any issues? Reactors are another hang on back option. Great DYI project
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CoralJunkie
John
Tired of looking at a gross tank. Weekly water changes and the hob skimmer just isn’t cutting it.
Mixed Reefer
Well-Known Member
Gross meaning algae? What’s your parameters? Any pics? Corals? Maybe we can advise a better plan.
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CoralJunkie
John
Yeah algae and unfortunately no corals at the moment.
Mixed Reefer
Well-Known Member
Maybe no corals is a good thing till you get sorted out. So do you test your water? Results? The more you tell about your system the better we can help. Feed heavy? Vacuume sand? Water changes? Turkey baste the rocks? Any other maintenance?
dilligaf29
Non-member
got some green watermelon shrooms if ya want buddy
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CoralJunkie
John
I’ll definitely take some as soon as a get my tank back on track.
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CoralJunkie
John
I do 25 gallon water change once a week and i don’t vacuum the sand. I’ve got strong random flow in the tank and I’m not sure if i feed heavy or not. I feed NLS pellets once a day
Mixed Reefer
Well-Known Member
Well I would definitely test everything so you know what’s going on in your tank. Vacuuming is an easy way to export detritus or left over food. If you don’t have test kits try your LFS.
Seadna
Well-Known Member
If you decide to add a sump instead , I have a HOB overflow for a 75gal you could have. Just let me know
