SW - considering taking the plunge.

[clownie]

I would probably have one facing straight forward, the other forward but at a 45 degree angle. Make sense???

 

[clownie]

A little article on it.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

I would probably have one facing straight forward, the other forward but at a 45 degree angle. Make sense???

Yeup, both in either a clock wise or a counter clockwise flow patter so they aren't fighting each other?

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

Is a UV light good to use? I'm thinking of doing a canister filter on this set up instead of HOB.

 

[clownie]

UV light isn't needed. If you use a canister you will have to clean it frequently so your nitrates levels won't explode. In SW you want to keep your nitrates as close to 0 as possible. FW is more lenient with respect to nitrate.

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

How frequently would you suggest if it was a 5 stage?

 

[clownie]

The floss/sponge thing that catches actual debris is what you what to rinse out. What else is in a 5 stage?

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

It can really be anything I want it to be but it says this: The four flexible media trays allow you to add other filtration media such as SunSun's activated carbons, ceramic rings or bio-balls (each sold separately) to achieve excellent mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. A built in 9 Watt UV sterilizer helps control algae spores/bacteria and promotes clear water.

 

[clownie]

I won't bank on that UV doing too much. I would run filter pad of some sort and carbon. Check the pad once a week in the beginning,as needed after that. I change my carbon once a month to start and then once every two months after that. NO BIO BALLS

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

Is carbon necessary? I don't run it in any of my FW tanks and prefer to keep it that way. It removes trace minerals, I don't like that.

 

[clownie]

Some do, some don't. I run it occasionally but not all the time.

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

Okay, I use it to remove medicines and such. Why are the bio-balls a no for salt water?

 

[clownie]

They produce nitrates really fast! It's not that they're bad more like too efficient! You will eventually have problems keeping your trates in check.

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

Oh okay that makes sense. Would ceramic rings still be okay then?

 

[TheFishPimp]

clownfish(except maroon...they can be mean!)

He ain't kiddin. I have a pair...Mike n Molly. She is EVIL incarnate and draws blood!!

TFP