First Nano- HIATT (maybe)

[Louie3]

Hi everybody well Im going to be new to the whole Nano setup. I do run a 55g Soft reef which has been running for 2 years. well enough about that let me show you me current Ideas.
My 10g setup as follows:
Filtration- Tetra tec 40 (200gph)
Lighting (2) Clip on screw-in PC 50/50
Or would you recomend something else? (thats cheap )
extra movement-1-2 mj400 or 1 1200
Would this be too much flow? or to little?
I have every thing I need to set up the tank except for the carbon+bacteria. I was going to use a filter rated for a 40-55g tank which the flow rate is 200gph. Or heres another Idea

The water would just over flow into the first chamber where the MJ would force water through a bag filled with carbon into section 2 ( there would be big holes in the baffel between sec 1 & 2) then the water would be pumped back into the tank by the MJ.

Would that work instead of using the HOB?
This is a front view of the baffel.

Thanks and help will be greatly apreciated
-Louie-

 

[Louie3]

The first MJ is going to be adding extra flow throght the Tri act HIATT carbon. Thats unless you think its not neccesary.
I was thinking of the output being either a spraybar or a teed for to outputs.
Thanks

 

[Louie3]

anyone with help?

 

[Agu]

What's "HIATT" ?

The second MJ should be adequate for flow but it needs to be T'd or a spraybar. The first one is overkill and redundant.

 

[Louie3]

Activated Tri Base Pelletized Carbon contains three different carbons in every single pellet, and is used in High Technology Applications.
The Tri Base pellets have a stretched absorption range capable of adsorbing an enormous range of pollutants. This breakthrough in carbon technology is used in Medical, Industrial, Environmental. Military, Laboratory and Home applications. Among its many uses are filtration of air, water, extraction of gold, and volatile toxic gas.
Tri Base has many advantages:

• Because of its high capacity a smaller amount can be used in the filter, which is ideal especially when filter size is limited.

• The high surface area allows it to last longer and makes it more cost effective than other carbons.

• The unique manufacturing process creates a very broad Angstrom range, enabling it to adsorb numerous chemicals from air and water. See below for a complete list!

• Adsorbs all fish odours.

• Tri Base is shipped fluffy and dry, with no water added for weight.

• When rinsed for the first time it sizzles like soda pop!

• Large pellet size allows it to be used in any kind of filter without clogging plastic screens, or restricting or channeling the water flow.

• Hard pellets do not turn to mush and flow down the drain into the aquarium, or clog the filter with fines.

• Freshwater, Brackish water and Pond. Highly recommended for reef, non reef systems. Ideal for sensitive species.

 

[Agu]

Sounds like an ad for a carbon.............. any links ?

 

[Louie3]

carbon-http://www.hdltd.com/products/p_tribase.html
Bacteria-http://www.hdltd.com/products/p_rightnow.html

 

[Louie3]

Is there any one else that might want to chime in and help?