This wasn't what I had in mind.. but this certainly sparked my interest. Thanks for the link again!
Anyone with automatic particle separator experience?
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I really think you are over thinking things a bit. For the size of tanks you are going to filter, strong large pumps will ne needed along with big media capacity. A trickle filter with a good zoogleal mass will remove most, if not all visable particulates, just by the simple fact that biomass is "sticky". There is no such thing as "no maintenance" in any aquarium regardless of size. When the sizes start getting into the multiple 1,000s, heating and electrical requirements take front row.....and algae..if they are outside. Filtering for claritys sake is a battle best left to diatoms and fine mesh, and yes, time and effort. A large UV and proper biological will make very clear water...way more clear than especially a fish would care about.
I am sure you will find your way. Good luck with the gars and post pics of the tanks when you solve the particle issue.
I am sure you will find your way. Good luck with the gars and post pics of the tanks when you solve the particle issue.
I currently have over 13,000 gallons of freshwater tanks/tubs all indoors.. and since I am not a fan of sand filters that require back flushing.. I was looking for something with less maintenance.
Anyways.. thanks for your time and helpful comments!
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/confessions-of-a-monster-fish-keeper.608154/
Then maybe a commercial endeavor is the most prudent course...aquaculture systems wouls indeed be up your alley.
When I visited a local coral propagation facility....actually it is a friend's backyard hobby....he was using rotating drums for particulate filtration...big drums...moter driven and way industrial....
When I visited a local coral propagation facility....actually it is a friend's backyard hobby....he was using rotating drums for particulate filtration...big drums...moter driven and way industrial....
This is very very close to what I was looking for.. just hope they make smaller versions!! haha Thanks again
There are much smaller units...some that accommodate your needs I think...
My friend has approximately 35-40,000 gallons of total water treated. Now granted, it is salt water, and he uses huge protein skimmers, but before the skimmers he uses mechanical filtration and the material that is filtered actually sloughs off the drum and is used for hydroponic fertilizer.
Just a thought.
My friend has approximately 35-40,000 gallons of total water treated. Now granted, it is salt water, and he uses huge protein skimmers, but before the skimmers he uses mechanical filtration and the material that is filtered actually sloughs off the drum and is used for hydroponic fertilizer.
Just a thought.
