Is this enough filtration?

[NewbyReefer]

Posted this question on light & filtration with no responces, so I figured I'd try here.

I have a 135 gal tank with 2 Triggs, 1 Puff, 1 Clown, and 1 Blenny. There is also a GBTA, mushrooms, and polyps.(corals are what was left on my LR after switching to a FOWLR) The filtration is a Fluval FX5, a skimmer rated for a 75 gal tank, and a 20 gal sump. Just seeing if I have enough filtration to handle the bio load for the life of these animals.

Second Question is what size sump would I need to get in order to not have to use the canister filter.

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

 

[Recty]

Depends on the type of triggers and puffer... some of them get quite large and would need a lot more filtration than others of their species.

I'd want to set up at least a 55g as a sump for a tank that large. You'd need a good skimmer to keep up with the waste those predators produce.

 

[NewbyReefer]

Its a Porcupine, Picasso, and Niger. And yes very messy eaters. I was thinking that running the fluval for now with the other two would be sufficiant. It has worked so far, except I have huge nitrate spikes from time to time.

 

[dzfish17]

Its a Porcupine, Picasso, and Niger. And yes very messy eaters. I was thinking that running the fluval for now with the other two would be sufficiant. It has worked so far, except I have huge nitrate spikes from time to time.

I would get a bigger skimmer and let it do most of the work. I dont even use my fx5s to filter anymore (flow and chemical filtration only) because the skimmer does such a good job. From my experience a protein skimmer works better than a canister filter. I would still use the fx5 but get in the habit of cleaning it regularly. With the two working together youll have no problems keeping the tank clean.

 

[myram]

How much live rock?

With about 1lb/gal of live rock, and with great flow in the tank, you should be all set.

A 40gal or larger would be a good size sump, put the heaters in it, a bigger skimmer, and a good return pump.

Steve