So I have an empty 4'x2'x2' sitting here next to me and I want to put two P. reticulata rays in it. I am just aching to set it up as soon as I move. It has dual overflows, but I was thinking of plugging one off for extra bottom space and putting my micron filter->fluidized bed filter->UV sterilizer in the main tank. This way I can hook the FBF pump up to an old surplus UPS. I think this would give more run time in the event of an extended outage and the FBF should be wholly sufficient for a 120.
I wanted to use a 29 gallon as the sump and a 5 gallon bucket full of scrubbies as a wet-dry filter. The goal is to have that also be sufficient for the bioload.
What do you guys think is the maximum load that can be handled by a 5 gallon bucket of scrubbies? I was planning on using polyester quilt batting and felt as a prefilter for the W/D. Is felt a quality fine mechanical filter? The overflow is rated for 600 GPH, and I plan on using that to the fullest. Is 5 turnovers/hour plus the FBF sufficient water movement?
I have attached a schematic. Any comments or criticisms are appreciated.
Brandon
I wanted to use a 29 gallon as the sump and a 5 gallon bucket full of scrubbies as a wet-dry filter. The goal is to have that also be sufficient for the bioload.
What do you guys think is the maximum load that can be handled by a 5 gallon bucket of scrubbies? I was planning on using polyester quilt batting and felt as a prefilter for the W/D. Is felt a quality fine mechanical filter? The overflow is rated for 600 GPH, and I plan on using that to the fullest. Is 5 turnovers/hour plus the FBF sufficient water movement?
I have attached a schematic. Any comments or criticisms are appreciated.
Brandon
if these are small rays. And don't forget a top.