Hi, been getting conflicting stories.. I am in process of setting up a Nano tank. I have been advised I dont need a filter, just to run a Koralia and skimmer etc, apparently the live rock/sand etc will cleanse the water, along with the skimmer. I have an FX5 and a 50 Gallon tank. The guy who gave me advice owns an aquarist shop in Glasgow and I do trust him, his overall knowledge of fish etc is genrally well regarded.
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Filtration
by stuartb » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:40 pm
55 Gallon Aqua 1 980 tank with 3 T5 Tubes. Deltec 600 skimmer, 1200 ltr hr powerhead, Hydor Korali 2 agitator.
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Re: Filtration
by set59 » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:46 pm
Hi Stuart 
Good advice the live rock does it all for you. Skimmer is a good idea as it is amazing what they pull out of the water. But I run my Nano without but it is smaller than yours 48litre.
You will get great advice on here from some very experienced people, I am still learning there is a lot involved in owning a Marine tank
Good advice the live rock does it all for you. Skimmer is a good idea as it is amazing what they pull out of the water. But I run my Nano without but it is smaller than yours 48litre. You will get great advice on here from some very experienced people, I am still learning there is a lot involved in owning a Marine tank
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Re: Filtration
by Miggsy » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:48 pm
Hi Stuart and welcome to ReefSafe/
The owner of the fish shop is indeed correct
The live rock and sand / and all associated microscopic life make up your biological filtration .. the skimmer removes DOC ( which is Dissolved Organic Compound ) in essence fish waste and dissolved foods etc.
and welcome to ReefSafe/The owner of the fish shop is indeed correct
The live rock and sand / and all associated microscopic life make up your biological filtration .. the skimmer removes DOC ( which is Dissolved Organic Compound ) in essence fish waste and dissolved foods etc.
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Re: Filtration
by LTD » Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:19 am
Hi Stuart
Live rock, flow and a skimmer is all you need apart from proper testing and regular water changes. External filters can create more problems than they solve.
BTW - I live in Glasgow if you need to have a chat some night.
What shop gave you this good advice ? Waterworld ?
Live rock, flow and a skimmer is all you need apart from proper testing and regular water changes. External filters can create more problems than they solve.
BTW - I live in Glasgow if you need to have a chat some night.
What shop gave you this good advice ? Waterworld ?
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Re: Filtration
by Chew » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:20 am
As said above, don't over stock and nature will provide the best filtration available!
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Re: Filtration
by little urchin » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:57 pm
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Re: Filtration
by stuartb » Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:03 am
LTD wrote:Hi Stuart
Live rock, flow and a skimmer is all you need apart from proper testing and regular water changes. External filters can create more problems than they solve.
BTW - I live in Glasgow if you need to have a chat some night.
What shop gave you this good advice ? Waterworld ?
Hi Yea sure was our Willie, always sound advice from him... where in Glasgow are you at.
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Re: Filtration
by stuartb » Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:04 am
Thanks again everyone, always good to get advice from people in the know
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Re: Filtration
by The Heathen » Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:28 pm
Welcome to the forum Stuart ..
Willie does give great advice its trying to get away from him thats the problem 
I`m also in Glasgow (Bishopbriggs) and your more than welcome to come over for a chat and see what does what equipment wise...
..Willie does give great advice
its trying to get away from him thats the problem I`m also in Glasgow (Bishopbriggs) and your more than welcome to come over for a chat and see what does what equipment wise...
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Re: Filtration
by stuartb » Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:02 am
Hi Heathen, yeah that would be good, we'll tie in sometime and ill run over, my mates from the briggs anyhow, but he lives in Dumbarton now. cheers stuart
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Re: Filtration
by LTD » Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:07 am
Stuart
I'm in Cambuslang, G72
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