filtration

Hi everyone, so I've set up a little betta tank as an amphipod culture tank but the powerhead that the internal filter comes with is obviously designed for freshwater; I was wondering, is it really such an issue to use a pump that likely has a stainless steel shaft for marine purposes? The pumps...

I attached a rough image of what I intend my new frag tank setup with a ZooMed Low Boy to look like (I'm not the guy he's just a reference for height) what are some pieces of equipment you all suggest? I already have a sump for the system and an array of lights including 2 LEDs, a T5 fixture and...

Hey guys! It's me :D If you have to attend to other fish hobbyists that are having emergencies or something, go ahead xD But what I want to talk about is how much do I change water. I have a kind of small tank, and I want my fish to have the best way of life possible, so I started feeding them a...

I’ve always wondered why every time I clean my aquarium, when I pour the new water after siphoning, my fish always swim towards it? Maybe it has something to do with oxygenation? My filter is pretty big for the tank size but I find it weird that even though fish are scared by strong currents of...

Hi all, I have a biocube 32 with the coralife protein skimmer. I recently upgraded the media basket to the intank one that fits biocube 32s. I was curious to if anyone else has done this and what they've done to fit the coralife protein skimmer and the intank media basket so that both work...

Hey. I’m looking to buy a media reactor probably to run carbon or gfo. I’m leaning towards the Nyos torq gen2 but the reviews aren’t that great. what are the top of the line reactors and easy to replace media?

Has anyone use k1 media? In there sump?

Hello all, I hardly ever post here and I’m gonna tell a little about my situation first: TLDR at bottom I’ve had a Biocube 32 for 6 years, it still runs okay and my clownfish and clowngoby have been completely healthy, but the corals have all died off except some soft cabbage and I can’t seem...

I will be setting up a new 300L tank soon but I don’t have a sump with it, what good options do I have for filtration preferably that wont crowd the tank with equipment?

Hey Reefers, I have had my tank set up for a few months and I have had some great success and some epic loses. I am trying to set my filtration set up and I have order a ton of stuff but not sure if I need everything. My goal is to have crystal clear water that is beneficial to all the...

Hey guys, I’m curious if anyone knows when the Fiji cube 40 gallon breeder AIO filter box inserts will be going to be back in stock? Or if Fiji cube is even still producing them. They say out of stock everywhere I look. -thanks

Hey guys, I am new to the saltwater world. I currently have 2 freshwater tanks and want to build a beautiful reef tank out of a 40 gallon breeder. I am building this tank on a budget and do not want to break the bank. I am currently interested in the Fiji cube 40 gallon insert but they are sold...

Emergency Here In the midst of a water change and equipment cleaning (wavemaker, heater and filter) My HOB filter just died on me. It was working while I was cleaning, now I go to plug it in and nothing. Not even a sound is coming from the intake propellers. It just died on me! What steps...

Hi all, looking for recommendations on what other media to put in my AIO back filter chamber(s). Right now its just filter floss in chamber one, and seachem matrix in chamber 2. I have extra amounts of matrix (bio media) to compensate the “small” amount of rock i have in display. i have lots of...

Have you ever used a power filter? Man this thing is a game changer! It was basically snowing in my display and 24 hours later it was so clean! Then moved it to the sump and it cleaned it all up for me. This thing is legit! I know this is old school so I didn’t create the idea, I just made some...

What would I have to change to use a sump instead of a Fluval fx6 and Fluval 407? Display tank is 125 gallons, I want the sump tank to be 55 gallons. Any advice on setting up a divider/baffle free sump tank? Can I successfully set up a sump for less than what a Fluval fx6 costs if I already have...

I recently picked up a 125 however the previous plumping had to be cut in order to move the tank. There are 8 overall holes drilled into the back of the tank. Looking for any suggestions, general tips, or designs since I plan on redoing it all! My plan is to have three holes in the middle...

Hello, Is running : - a macro algae reactor - a becket skimmer - a UV sterilzer - roller mat too much filtration ? tank is a 75g and will have about 8 fish. With rock and sand and some bio media in the sump.

Anybody want to save me some research time and tell me if any of this old filtration system is worth keeping? The heater module looks neat but I'd have to be able to replace the heater element. I believe the module next to it is a UV filter and I was told the bulb was burned out. I'm guessing...

Large sump. 36x18x16. Comes with tubing and bulkheads. $150 obo Also have a cpr overflow with Aqualifter pump. $100 obo Everything works great no leaks just downsizing tank. You must pickup in Central Massachusetts area, no delivery. Any questions at all feel free to ask!

I have an almost full box (1/2 cubic foot) of MarinePure Ceramic Biomedia 2” Cubes. I took maybe 12 cubes out of the box for my 25 gallon. Box is $75.99 new. Asking $40 plus shipping.

We have been running our 55 gallon reef tank with two separate filters each designed for 55 gallons. Both are marine land filters. Is this ok to use? If not what, other than a sump (space issue) can we use? Would a protien skimmer work all alone?

Hello, I have been reading some negative reviews on the current trickle down carbon pad and bio ball system that I am running. I know this isn't an ideal sump setup, but it's the only one I can fit underneath my corner tank. I'm just looking to get the absolute most out of this space. So I was...

Hello, I have been reading some negative reviews on the current trickle down carbon pad and bio ball system that I am running. I know this isn't an ideal sump setup, but it's the only one I can fit underneath my corner tank. I'm just looking to get the absolute most out of this space. So I was...

Hey guys new to the hobby. I just set up my Reef Octopus classic 1000 HOB on my 40 gallon breeder. I was curious if I am doing something wrong or if it is normal for the skimmer to not always bubble over into the trap. It started out foaming over big time those slowed down and is barely foaming...