I'm planning a 240 gallon tank, with a 100 gallon sump. Livestock planning not done yet but I think I'll eventually have a non-trivial load of fish. Willing to start off slow.
I have an Aqua C EV180 lying around. This was fine for my 75g but obviously not rated for a tank as large as the one I'm planning (fully stocked with fish). But I'm spending so much dang money on this new build I'm looking for places to simplify and reuse what I have.
Here is my strategy and I'm looking for input:
5-6" DSB in the display with more live rock stuffed in the sump/refugium. Frequent automated water changes via large mixing tank set up in the fish room. Very slow addition of new fish.
Should the EV180 suffice and then I can just bide my time, waiting until a find a super deal on a larger, fancier skimmer?
Or should I suck it up, sell the EV180 and buy a more appropriately sized skimmer. Or should I be a biofiltration purist and not worry about protein skimming so much?
Thanks in advance.
I have an Aqua C EV180 lying around. This was fine for my 75g but obviously not rated for a tank as large as the one I'm planning (fully stocked with fish). But I'm spending so much dang money on this new build I'm looking for places to simplify and reuse what I have.
Here is my strategy and I'm looking for input:
5-6" DSB in the display with more live rock stuffed in the sump/refugium. Frequent automated water changes via large mixing tank set up in the fish room. Very slow addition of new fish.
Should the EV180 suffice and then I can just bide my time, waiting until a find a super deal on a larger, fancier skimmer?
Or should I suck it up, sell the EV180 and buy a more appropriately sized skimmer. Or should I be a biofiltration purist and not worry about protein skimming so much?
Thanks in advance.
