filtration advice

I currently have my eshopps nano skimmer in the left rear corner of my fluval evo 13.5g, and in the past it has been collecting gunk but I haven’t had to clean it out for a while now. I’m wondering if it is actually picking anything up now that I have a wavemaker flowing towards the opposite end...

Hello all. I’m still new to the hobby. I recently installed a reef mat 500. The first roll lasted me 50 days. I fed twice a day bioload is low. I have like 6 fish and 3 corals. My tank is a 110 gallon. For some odd reason the last roll just kept feeding itself and now it’s doing the same. I went...

Good afternoon fellow Reefers!! I know I’m not technically new, however I consider myself a beginner in many aspects of the hobby so I would love some dumbed down, easy to follow advice. My situation: I currently have a 10g tank with just 2 clownfish (4+ yo healthy tank). I’m moving from a...

I originally ordered 3D printed media trays with flow direction that I would use for media bags in chamber 1 and a refugium in chamber 2… the story on that is in my other post here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/refugium-build-decision-for-fluval-evo-13-5.1061800/#post-12656820 I still...

Hello everyone, I currently have a 40B FOWLR tank that’s up and running and wanted to add a sump 20L for better filtration and water quality. I have no issues with my current HOB Fluval 70 and skimmer + UV, but wanted to free up space on the back and hide the equipment. I’m currently debating...

I have a Nano ReefCasa Studio 12 gallon which I love because it’s more lagoon style. Biggest problem is the filter chamber is about 3x3 and I’d love to get an auto fleece roller but I cant find any that would fit. The filter floss starts clogging in a day and a half which is fine but I need to...

For fun I've been messing around with adding an overflow box to a water box 25 gallon peninsula in order to have a sump in the stand. In doing so I found been using a nano refugium I can fit and automatic fleece roller a full size protein skimmer, an algae reactor, as well as media reactors...

Hello, I currently have a fluval and I have the bio cube I just need to stuff to fill it and filter it. In my Fluval, I have aphasia and bubble algae and I don't really want to deal with it in the bio cube. I have 16 pounds of live rock in there but like I said it has bubble algae and aphasia...

I have had my fluval evo for over a year and my goal for this year is to make it the most successful that I can. I have bought Chemi Pure Elite to put into the filtration. I have some eggcrate and plexie glass lying around and I thought about building a filter rack so it's not just sitting in...

So been trying to do research and trying to find a good sump and skimmer. I have found the IcecCp reef sump 15 and k1-100 from IceCap. Not only am I working with a tight budget but I’m dealing with tight spaces. My tank is a 75 gallon light stocked reef. Also need return and intake pump...

I have a JBJ RL-45g AIO tank and a coral life 65g skimmer. The issue is that I will need a skimmer for my live stock and a refugium. Here’s the stocking list: 2 classic clown fish Pistol shrimp and goby pair (Cannot decide to get a diamond watchman or the shrimp goby pair) Conch, blue and red...

Will ammonia remover labeled for freshwater work in saltwater and if not why not???

I’m still fairly new to the hobby. I have a 6 month old 37 gal tank, about 15lbs of live rock, and 2 bags of “live” black sand/gravel. It’s been clear water for most of the time I’ve been running it. However in the last two weeks, no matter if I change to a new filter media or clean it or wash...

What’s going on fellow reefers! Planning a new 10 gallon tank for the office. Flow, thinking 2 koralia 240’s and my aquaclear 110 Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Circulation Pump, Includes Built-In Cable Protector, 240 GPH, Measures 2.4-Inches & is Ideal for Fresh or Salt Water Use...

Hello Everyone , I did a thread search and couldn’t find the answer to this question specifically for the im nuvo 40 I am new to marine tanks (15 years experience in freshwater off and on) but this is my first saltwater tank. I am setting up this IM Nuvo 40 and I am wondering what I should put...

Hey all, I have a 90g that I recently upgraded to a larger/more functional sump, and I am wondering if anyone has any experience with replacing/eliminating the filter sock with another type of mechanical filtration? Here is the situation: I want to retain some surface area, I might opt for a...

Hey guys, new reefer here with a 75 gallon tank using 2 tidal 75 HOB’s as I cannot use a sump. I’m wondering what should be in the filters to provide optimal mechanical filtration? Currently I use a sponge, filter floss, and bio media and my tank always seems pretty dirty it has never been...

Hi all, Brand new user here, and praying this gets some traction. I'm embarking on a sort of ridiculous project that it seems like this forum is uniquely poised to help with. I am a PhD student at Duke University studying the functional genomics of how calcifying marine invertebrates (think...

I am currently planning out a 20g long lps reef tank to replace my 10g. I want to take it a step up and get better equipment. First off, I don't know whether a pair of Kessil a80's or an AI prime hd would be a better fit. I haven't been able to find any other lights in that price range that...

Hey all, I have been struggling with nutrient export as of late (along with an outbreak of GHA) and have been working to reduce nitrates and phosphate through all of the traditional routes (water changes, reduction of feeding amount/time, consistent cleaning of filter and protein skimmer, etc.)...

I’ve already got a build thread on here but I’m making a new one since this is a new tank! It’s a BioCube 16 LED and I got it completely dry, with nothing but the tank, pump, and a couple unopened filter cartridges. I did not know it was a used tank, but it is, and I found out after the fact -...

Hey! I finally am on my way to setting up a NEW TANK!! i have a 16g BioCube LED, which I thought was brand new, but now I’m seeing it’s been used. It’s been drained, vacuumed and wiped out but I’m currently running it full with no heater, no filtration in it, just the pump with water and some...

So some background: I inherited this 50 (I am told) gallon Plexiglass tank. It came pre-established (don't know how long, but at least a year). It is a wedge design, with an overflow filter in the back. I have had the water quality tested several times...it is near perfect. I have it tested at...

Hi Everyone. Getting back in after a 15+ year hiatus. Bought a 225gal (72"x24"x30") reef ready tank. 2 corner overflows. Since the technology has changed so much, I'm overwhelmed about what all I need (or want) in my sump below the display tank. Any and all feedback is both welcomed and...

can i use lava rock as part of my filtration?