Hello R2R community!
After building my tank and aquascaping, I am trying to sift through different filtration options for my 180G Display Tank. I have a 29G sump gifted to me by one of my friends, but I am considering purchasing a 75G tank from a petstore for more options.
I ideally want this to be a tank that is low maintenance and I am willing to invest to make sure that the filtration reduces my need for water changes as much as possible. The equipment I am planning to add is as follows:
I am plumbing 2 return pumps
My refugium is a bit of an unknown to me because I am not sure what size I should aim for or what I will ultimately set it up with.
With the equipment I am planning is a 75G sump adequate size? Also is my filtration approach in the right direction for my goals? I am pretty new to reefing and not sure if i am neglecting something.
Thanks for any and all direction!
After building my tank and aquascaping, I am trying to sift through different filtration options for my 180G Display Tank. I have a 29G sump gifted to me by one of my friends, but I am considering purchasing a 75G tank from a petstore for more options.
I ideally want this to be a tank that is low maintenance and I am willing to invest to make sure that the filtration reduces my need for water changes as much as possible. The equipment I am planning to add is as follows:
- Recirculating Reef Octopus Skimmer (Not sure if I should try to plumb this externally to allow more space for a refugium)
- Refugium (Not sure how I will go about this or what size I need)
- Clarisea SK5000 rollermat (so I dont need to change filter socks)
- UV Sterilizer (On the fence if this is really needed)
I am plumbing 2 return pumps
ClariSea SK-5000 Automatic Filter System - D-D The Aquarium Solution (DISCONTINUED)
ClariSea fleece filters automatically remove particulates from your water that would normally turn into nitrates and phosphates. Perfect for reef aquariums, the SK-5000 Automatic Filter System will leave your tank with brilliantly clean water which will help increase your lighting penetration...
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Regal 200EXT 8" Recirculating Protein Skimmer (VarioS) - Reef Octopus
BRS Recommended for tanks up to: Heavy Bioload (Most Common) - 175 Gallons Medium Bioload - 250 Gallons Light Bioload - 400 gallons Reef Octopus Recirculating 8" Protein Skimmer from Reef Octopus - with a controllable VarioS DC pumps to process more or less water, depending on your aquariums...
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Smart UV 40 Watt (OPEN BOX) - Pentair Aquatics
Emperor Aquatics is now Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Why does BRS recommend this? When it comes to UV most other companies will recommend a small UV for a large tank which in reality won’t do much more than make your water look a bit clearer. If your ultimate goal is to keep bacteria, protozoa...
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My refugium is a bit of an unknown to me because I am not sure what size I should aim for or what I will ultimately set it up with.
With the equipment I am planning is a 75G sump adequate size? Also is my filtration approach in the right direction for my goals? I am pretty new to reefing and not sure if i am neglecting something.
Thanks for any and all direction!