help on filter

[nate714]

I am setting up a 180gal reef tank. I am haveing a problem on witch filter to use. I'm either going to run a wet dry or refugium. So if u guys could give me some in put. Right now i have a 75gal with a wet dry.

[Billy]

Wet\Dry's have fallen out of popularity due to their tendancy to
become nitrate factories. This does not alway happen, however. If you
have a sufficient amount of good Live Rock, and a low Bio-load, this
type of filter will be fine.
Myself, I prefer the Live Rock method of filtration. Either in
the display tank, or in a large hidden refugium\sump. The LR, when
everything is clicking, will process all toxins away, I don't even
have to do water changes to reduce nitrates.
So, I suppose it's up to you. Both methods can work, and do work
for many people. Me, I really like having a large sump under the tank
to hide heaters and dosers, and a place to toss critters that won't
behave, as well. <g>

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"nate714" > wrote in
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| I am setting up a 180gal reef tank. I am haveing a problem on
witch
| filter to use. I'm either going to run a wet dry or refugium. So
if u
| guys could give me some in put. Right now i have a 75gal with a
wet
| dry.
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| nate714

[jaypython]

hi....you will need a protein skimmer...and maybe a couple of large
canisters.....

have you set up and run a reef tank before?....if so would like to learn
your process of setting up...im gonna start a marine tank myself soon.so
i need all the help i can get.

good luck...;)



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