Trustable filtration for large numbers of fishes

[Stenopus]

I am planning to build up large 2 ton reef rank. Is there anyone who can give me strong advice about what to use for filtration except real reef rock and live sand. I will add macro algae in sump and highly potent skimmer and carbon reactor. I am curious what else i can add to support lots of tangs and many fishes? I want to avoid ammonia spikes and cyano issues. Any other idea ( bio sponges, bio balls etc.. and why ) ?

Thx

 

[tanan]

Algal scrubbers would be great option.

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[Stenopus]

Algal scrubbers would be great option.

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Even i will deploy refugium with cheato?

 

[tanan]

Yeah. A lot of people run both simultaneously as it gives them room to err. If you by chance build a way too big ATS, your chaeto will stop growing. Just feed your fish more.

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[Stenopus]

Ok i will do it, what about other type of filtration to implement or this is enough?

 

[Sk8r]

A filter sock (a filter material bag) attached to the downflow exit and changed/washed every few days will assist with any floating bits. And nobody except you has mentioned a very GOOD skimmer, ---a large one, granted the size of tank you contemplate, and one that produces a thick, thick foam. This purifies the water of amino acid waste which is what the ocean does by creating sea foam. I can't overstate the importance of a really strong one in maintaining water quality.

 

[Stenopus]

Any recommendation except bubble king?

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

https://www.rk2.com/filtration-systems.php

 

[Member No. 1]

Any recommendation except bubble king?

You will not find a better skimmer for the money.
He can make it as big as you like or need.
http://www.lifereef.com/venturi.html

 

[Stenopus]

You will not find a better skimmer for the money.
He can make it as big as you like or need.
http://www.lifereef.com/venturi.html

Ok, thank you

 

[moondoggy4]

I saw a large ACR 12" skimmer for sale on the used thread somewhere, I cannot remember where, it seem like a good price.

 

[Member No. 1]

Ok, thank you

I forgot to mention, there is a giant threat here on RC just for Lifereef skimmers.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2399643