What is the largest tank that you would consider using a naturalfiltration system on

The minimum equipment would be good lighting, and good
water flow.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



Gill Passman wrote on 11/15/2006 3:52 PM:
George Patterson wrote:
Gill Passman wrote:

So, back to the question....what is the max size tank anyone would
suggest for a filtration system based on Live Rock and a good protein
skimmer?


I don't think there's an upper limit on this.

George Patterson
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study History are doomed to watch every one else repeat it.


OK...so what is the minimum equipment that you would put in a tank with
Live Rock, Sand, Power Heads and Protein Simmer - thinking either 55 gal
or maybe 135g...depends which freshwater tank I decide to
sacrifice....of course, I understand the need for better lighting than
you would have in a freshwater planted tank.....

Just curious still....

Gill

Hi..

The minimum equipment would be good lighting, and good
water flow.

And possibly an efficient cooler..?

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Marco

Marco Schwarz wrote:
Hi..


The minimum equipment would be good lighting, and good
water flow.


And possibly an efficient cooler..?

Hmmm....I can already see how heat is going to become an issue next
summer with the 15gall Nano.....I'm thinking of adding some fans into
the hood to aid the cooling (probably computer fans but possibly
something a bit more sophisticated) - hubby will do that - it's more his
type of thing....

So we are looking at a decent pump (I have some fluval externals lying
around - including a brand new 304), good lighting, a good skimmer and
possibly a cooler, two heaters (I already run with two heaters in my
largest freshwater because I was convinced by the arguements and
benefits of doing this)....Oh and lots of live rock....sounds feasible
although the cooler will greatly add to the cost....other stuff such as
decent thermometers, test kits etc and a good back for lifting the RO
water containers - LOL....

Certainly could be a viable project for next spring.....once I've
finished making my mistakes on the "cheaper" Nano tank - oh, and found a
space for another large tank...

Thanks guys
Gill