Good evening everyone. So I decided to upgrade my Fluval 13.5 gallon to the 35.2 Waterbox AIO. I decided to go with dry rock to prevent any unwanted critters getting into this one. I used an underwater expoxy similar to JB weld to build my aquascape. I’ll dip my coral and transfer them over once everything gets stable. I’m the process of cycling now but have a few questions about maintenance. Below is a list of what I’m using.
AI Prime 16HD
Nero 3
Tunze 9004 Comline Skimmer
Cheap Amazon ATO
Scuba Preset 100W Heater
The instruction manual is pretty vague, so I had a few questions for those that have one. The kit came with carbon, bio balls, filter sox and foam filters for each side of the return pump chamber. Do I put the bio balls and carbon in both chambers, or just one of each in each chamber? Also, how often should I replace the carbon? I’m assuming once a month? Lastly, I have a Tunze 9004 Comline skimmer on the way. Do I just push down the foam filter in order to accommodate the skimmer? Any help would be appreciated! Also open to some upgrades on filtration.
FYI I’ll be moving my watchman goby/pistol shrimp, and blue damsel over once it cycles. Clownfish are in there now after I introduced bacteria. I’d like to know what other livestock you’d recommend for this size tank?
AI Prime 16HD
Nero 3
Tunze 9004 Comline Skimmer
Cheap Amazon ATO
Scuba Preset 100W Heater
The instruction manual is pretty vague, so I had a few questions for those that have one. The kit came with carbon, bio balls, filter sox and foam filters for each side of the return pump chamber. Do I put the bio balls and carbon in both chambers, or just one of each in each chamber? Also, how often should I replace the carbon? I’m assuming once a month? Lastly, I have a Tunze 9004 Comline skimmer on the way. Do I just push down the foam filter in order to accommodate the skimmer? Any help would be appreciated! Also open to some upgrades on filtration.
FYI I’ll be moving my watchman goby/pistol shrimp, and blue damsel over once it cycles. Clownfish are in there now after I introduced bacteria. I’d like to know what other livestock you’d recommend for this size tank?