In addition to carbon

[CloruroDiSodio]

Hi gang,

In the "maze" of commercially available filter media, is there any type you would recommend I use on a regular basis besides activated carbon? I'll have a 180 gal fish and hardy invert tank with live rock. Also what brand of carbon do you like best?

thanks

 

[der_wille_zur_macht]

How is your tank doing? Are there any specific problems you're trying to solve?

 

[CloruroDiSodio]

Hi der_wille_zur_macht,

It's actually not up yet (almost). I just want to have all of my systems and functions in place before I start it up.

 

[CloruroDiSodio]

By the way I know you're not supposed to run carbon during initial cycle, I'm thinking of the period after cycle

thanks again

 

[der_wille_zur_macht]

What are your stocking plans, and what other equipment/systems do you have in mind?

 

[CloruroDiSodio]

Other than the clean up crew of snails hermits etc I would like an anemone and clown, some damsels, regal tang, couple urchins, and maybe a few other small fish. As far as systems go I have a 36" venturi skimmer (in sump), Blue line HD40X main pump, couple Tunze circ pumps for flow. The sump has two chambers for filter media placement. I was definitely going to run carbon in one but wasn't sure what to put (if anything) in the other. Maybe run carbon in both?

 

[rgrobe]

I would consider a GFO reactor. You have the advantage of just starting up which means the GFO will maintain a low Po4 level from the beginning. I have a 180 as well and found that it has been easier to maintain my phosphate levels than if I had waited until they reached unacceptable levels. I run mine all the time and have seen no detrimental side affects.

Carbon has been reported to be a source of phosphate so I would choose one that is processed to minimize the Po4. BRS has some that I hear is good. That might be a good place to start.

 

[CloruroDiSodio]

Hi rgrobe, thanks a lot.

 

[rgrobe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14784930#post14784930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CloruroDiSodio
Hi rgrobe, thanks a lot.

You're welcome. Good luck with your tank. A 180 is a great project. Have fun.

 

[tank41]

Im with grobe on this one.
Good Luck