filtration

I heard somewhere that roller mats will fight with a skimmer and lower the ammount of skimmate. They said you could just pick one. I don't know how true this was so im asking on here to see what you guys think.

I just put in a basic manifold from my return pump that connects to a dual chamber reactor Tee'd off from my return line. The first chamber just has some biomedia (porous rocks), and the second has a solid 5 micron carbon block filter (the same filter I have on my well system for my house). My...

Hello, I have had some things floating around in my head recently that I need answers for. So what is the difference in filtration between salt and fresh. Why in freshwater you use these big filters that are packed with biomedia for maximum surface area for beneficial bacteria (maybe K1 or...

So I got an algae problem and it slowly starting to spread faster. We’re thinking adding more filtration will work to compete against it. Like a skimmer, cheato, etc. What’s everyone thoughts on this? Sorry for the picture it hard to get a good picture.

I’m selling my SR Aquaristik Pro Skim 80 protein skimmer. I am the original owner and have had this skimmer for about 10 months. It works great, but is just a bit overkill for my 40 gallon lightly-stocked reef. It’s in perfect condition and has been cleaned with citric acid solution. I’m...

So I’m wondering what’s the best setup for the Fluval evo in terms of filtration and which chambers to have things in, currently I’ve got as follows; Chamber 1 - Bubble magus mini Q, under the skimmer is loads of biomedia balls and my D-D temp prob Chamber 2 - D-Flow media basket with floss...

Hi all, I got a 9 years old omega 150, it still works in my sump. Replaced impeller a few times through out the years. Has anyone ever tried use a dc pump on it? The omega 150 uses a psk 1000 from sicce. Honestly, I could just have it run the way it is but would like to get more control on...

I'm in the process of planning and gathering all the supplies to redo the plumbing and replace the sump on my 135g. The tank has been running for 6 yrs mostly fowlr but currently with a few softies. I'm looking to expand on the corals when the work is completed. I was looking for advice or tips...

Have been running a RedSea ReefMat 500 on my 115 gallon tank for a couple months now, with Reef-Spec Charcoal in the bottom cage with no issues. At my last water change, LFS recommended switching to Chemi-Pure Blue to help with some phosphate issues, and I switched out the Reef-Spec Charcoal...

I recently picked up a 125 gallon fish tank from aqueon that is not drilled. All of my tanks are not drilled, not that I don't like drilled, its just they seem to be a bit more money. Now all of my current tanks rely heavily on HOB protein skimmers, uv sterilizers, and canister filters. I have...

Ozotech OZ1 BTU-Mini Ozone Generator 1.2 g/hour Ozone output New bulb just installed, unit in very good condition. $400 plus shipping Located in PA.

happy to show of my blue marine reef 60, a poppulair beginner tank here in the netherlands. its a AIO kit that comes with al the basic needs. only thing i did was hook a light inside the second chamber to grow cheatoband microfauna like copepods. first chamber ive got a small skimmer witch...

Trying to understand and figure out when the right time for me to begin running my skimmer and UV is on my new tank build. 310 gallon display tank, been up and running since September 2nd of this year. Just added my first group of 5 captive-bred fish to the tank over the last couple days. I have...

Hello, I am considering using refugium or algae scrubber as the main source of filtration (previously I was more into carbon dosing, which I am doing currently). That would mean buying a smaller skimmer for my new tank and/or letting it run only for some hours every day. I wonder - what are...

Like new Ice Cap Turf Scrubber - Medium 200. Used for under 3 months. Good for up to 225 gal aquariums. $225 Shipped OBO. Local pickup in 44039 (Ohio).

Avast Marine Works Vibe Reactor - 2L In great condition! Used for a couple months, still works flawlessly. No pump included. Asking $300 OBO (shipped). Local pickup is in

Hello, I am looking to get a juvenile coral cat shark for my 75 gallon saltwater aquarium then move him to my 240 gallon. I have very little experience with sharks especially in smaller tanks. The 75 gallon where he will only be for a short amount of time has 15 lbs of live rock so he has room...

7" Filter sock holder for rimmed tanks. Inland PETG+ 3D printed 7" filter sock holder for rimmed tanks. Available in two sizes; one and one and a half inch rim. They both accommodate 7" filter socks with an overall sock opening of 6-9/16" providing a snug fit for most 7" socks. This is the...

Hi all, I currently have a canister filter under my 46 gallons bowfront reef tank. I hate it. While it gets the job done I was always thinking of one day replacing it with a sump. Now I see there is this Sicce Shark Pro submersible filter that looks really cool. Should I go with that or would I...

If I got an innovative marine 20g peninsula AIO, is there a wrong way to set up the filtration? I was thinking put a UV sterilizer in the first compartment, protein skimmer in the second, and heater with return pump in the third and final. The main issue I see is the lack of biological in the...

Used Vertex Omega 150 in great shape and works very well, currently still running on my tank. I recently upgraded to a larger tank and needed something a bit larger, new skimmer will be installed in a few days. I'll give it a good scrub down once the new skimmer is installed. This skimmer is...

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...

Not sure if anyone else is still waiting on this item. Ordered mid to late March. Has anyone received one of these from Saltwateraquarium, if so please share and if not, please share too!

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.)...

Hey guys.. so I have an IceCap 48xl sump for my 310 gallon display tank that I’m considering to modify to enlarge the return pump section of it. The sump comes with a 15 gallon ATO reservoir but I’m using my 130g total volume saltwater mixing station also for auto-top offs since it’s in the same...