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[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15142612#post15142612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by XxxTakxxX
Is it possible to have a tank with just a filter. or will i need some sort of circulation system in place such as a sump. My local guy is directing me to the Marineland emperor 400 and he said that should be more than enough to keep my tank going without external parts.

Kevin, the most important filtration is your live rock. You should have 1 to 1.5 lbs per gallon.
Flow is very important in your tank. You should have between 20-40 times your tank volume in gph.

A sump's key function really is to allow you to put skimmers, heaters hang on filters like your emperor400 etc in it or on it so they are not hanging all over the display tank.
There are of course many other functions of a sump but in your case you don't need one to have adequate filtration.

What you make think of purchasing is a protein skimmer which would give you alot more filtration then the marineland emperor400

 

[XxxTakxxX]

if i go with a protein skimmer will I be able to simply place it in the corner of the tank or will it need to be more centralized. second if I do that will i still need a filter or will the skimmer do the job for me?

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15142897#post15142897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by XxxTakxxX
if i go with a protein skimmer will I be able to simply place it in the corner of the tank or will it need to be more centralized. second if I do that will i still need a filter or will the skimmer do the job for me?

It will be an hob skimmer so yes you will be able to place it in the corner of a tank. The remora C has done well in my 40 gal frag or waterever tank.

the body that you see in this picture hangs on the outside of your tank. You will need a small power head in the tank to run it

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ps-acrem/Aqua+C+Remora+Hang-On+Protein+Skimmer.html

You won't need the other filter

 

[kar93]

It's been so long, I feel like a new member so.... Hello everyone!
I'll hopefully be sticking around this time .

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15147290#post15147290 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
It's been so long, I feel like a new member so.... Hello everyone!
I'll hopefully be sticking around this time .

[welcome]

good to hear from you Kar--glad you are back to stay

 

[fideladio]

Fidel Eladio Mendez

Fidel Eladio Mendez

Hello everybody, my name is Fidel and im new at this hobby. Really new.

 

[Michael]

hey fidel, i think i answered your 1st post tbh, but anyhow its great to see you here, i started this thread off last year especially for complete newbies like you, welcome to the new to the hobby buddy, please keep in touch with us and let us try to help you

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[kar93]

<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central, Fidel</b></i></big></big>

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15156163#post15156163 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central, Fidel</b></i></big></big>

<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>Thanks for the personalized welcome banner Kar</b></i></big></big>

 

[Tschupe]

Question. This guy has a 90 gal tank for sale. But i've only been looking into ones with a built in overflow. This one has two holes drilled in the bottom and an overflow with one hole. Is this a more difficult style to plumb? Which style of tank would you suggest for a newbie

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15160923#post15160923 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tschupe
Question. This guy has a 90 gal tank for sale. But i've only been looking into ones with a built in overflow. This one has two holes drilled in the bottom and an overflow with one hole. Is this a more difficult style to plumb? Which style of tank would you suggest for a newbie

It sounds like the two holes in the bottom are for your returns and the overflow is for the drain. Can you give the details of this 90gal sale--eg is it just the tank and stand, or is it a complete setup?

 

[Tschupe]

just tank and stand. for 325. but I am planning on building my own stand, so i wouldn't keep that oneAnd a sunpaq retro fit driver model 1562, which to me looks like lights you would see in your garage.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15161989#post15161989 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tschupe
just tank and stand. for 325. but I am planning on building my own stand, so i wouldn't keep that oneAnd a sunpaq retro fit driver model 1562, which to me looks like lights you would see in your garage.

that's alot for just a 90gal tank. Have you tried on the buying and selling forums here or at www.kijiji.com or craigslist.com.

 

[iggygrl76]

Well i suppose its time to introduce myself! lol.
Im Karin Ill be 33 in july...Ive kept freshwater fish since I was a kid and have had saltwater on and off for about 11 years.

I like to keep what peeps refer to as "nano" systems. Though I have had experience maintaing and keeping commercial store tanks and display tanks for about 4-5 years...I like my lil nanos though lil mini environments are easier for me to focus on.

I have a 12g aquapod now my next venture i think im going to attempt to raise and breed dwarf seahorses Ive kepts eclectis successfully in the past...and I love them fascinating lil critters.

 

[Tschupe]

Found this on craigs list . I know its alot cheaper buying an established system but would I be better off starting from scratch as far as learning everything I need to know?? What are your opinions on this. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/1213405638.html

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165536#post15165536 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tschupe
Found this on craigs list . I know its alot cheaper buying an established system but would I be better off starting from scratch as far as learning everything I need to know?? What are your opinions on this. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/1213405638.html

put it this way--100 lbs of live rock is going to be at least 500 bucks to buy

this is the kind of deal I suggested to you to find---good deal

the skimmer may be weak but who cares at this point

 

[Tschupe]

Thanks, yeah I can replace the skimmer with the money i;ll save. I think I'll call him

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165805#post15165805 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tschupe
Thanks, yeah I can replace the skimmer with the money i;ll save. I think I'll call him

good luck---be sure to ask if there are any scatches on the glass

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165530#post15165530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iggygrl76
Well i suppose its time to introduce myself! lol.
Im Karin Ill be 33 in july...Ive kept freshwater fish since I was a kid and have had saltwater on and off for about 11 years.

I like to keep what peeps refer to as "nano" systems. Though I have had experience maintaing and keeping commercial store tanks and display tanks for about 4-5 years...I like my lil nanos though lil mini environments are easier for me to focus on.

I have a 12g aquapod now my next venture i think im going to attempt to raise and breed dwarf seahorses Ive kepts eclectis successfully in the past...and I love them fascinating lil critters.

Karin---age is relative--you are a kid to me---I have a daughter your age.

You will have to post some pictures of your nano

[welcome]

 

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165530#post15165530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iggygrl76
Well i suppose its time to introduce myself! lol.
Im Karin Ill be 33 in july...Ive kept freshwater fish since I was a kid and have had saltwater on and off for about 11 years.

I like to keep what peeps refer to as "nano" systems. Though I have had experience maintaing and keeping commercial store tanks and display tanks for about 4-5 years...I like my lil nanos though lil mini environments are easier for me to focus on.

I have a 12g aquapod now my next venture i think im going to attempt to raise and breed dwarf seahorses Ive kepts eclectis successfully in the past...and I love them fascinating lil critters.

welcome to the forum karin

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