New fowlr set up

[harper68]

Hi I'm setting up a fowlr tank 60x24x18 with a sump of 48x18x18. I have never done a sump before so not sure what the best way to go is it has 3 sections with baffles between them Any help would be great



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[Reincarnate]

Being that it is a FOWLR tank I would just leave the sections bare. A return pump and a heater is really all you need. Adding a protein skimmer and an ATO unit would definitely help, but that's up to you. Keep things simple. Don't overstock, don't overfeed, stir up or vacuum the substrate every now & then during a water change and you should be set IMO.

 

[JUNBUG361]

Put some live rocks & chaeto in the sump to help filter. Agree with REINCARNATE KEEP IT SIMPLE

 

[harper68]

Thanks for the advice I think a protein skimmer is a must and I was also thinking about putting in a hydrastream 2 have any one had any dealing with these


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[Betaktical]

I would definitely recommend a protein skimmer. Eventually you will want to put a couple of coral in there and you can't let your nitrate out of control. Better to think about long run. Protein skimmer is a must


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[SirToadie]

where does one get chaeto? Local store?

 

[themagicman]

where does one get chaeto? Local store?

Your local fish store might have it or you can buy it online. Another option is to get it from a fellow hobbysist. I'm not sure where your located at, but there might be a club in your area.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80

 

[SirToadie]

cool, thanks