Stingray Tank Filtration Upgrade

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peterp63

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I want to add to my filtration system on my 600 gallon ray tank.

Currently, it houses my henlei group and some aros and dats. The high bio load is filtered using a 180 gallon sump (filter socks, W/D, MBBR, and ceramic rings) that is run by two Mag 24's (rated at 2400 gph) AND four (4) large canister filters - Eheim 2262 (900 GPH). I also run a drip system at approximately 150 GPD or ~25%)

My thoughts are to simply add an Ultima II 2000 on the outlet of one of my Mag 24's due to it's flow range of 1000-2500 GPH and smaller size to remain hidden from sight. I'm hoping that the addition of this bead filter will allow for more mechanical filtration (less filter sock changeouts) along with additional bio in case any of my other filters might crap out. Thoughts???

Oh, and I will be adding a UV filter on the outlet of my other Mag 24 - I've been meaning to do this, but I want something that will sterilize and not cost an arm and a leg!

Any suggestions or comments are more than welcome!

Thanks!!!
 
how would adding an ultima on the outlet side coming from your sump make you have to change the filter socks less? Also i have an ultima II 1000 being pumped by a sequence 3600gph pump just so you know the kind of flow that filter can handle. Id get rid of the 2 mags and get a nice big efficient pump. Way less wattage useage.
 
I would also upgrade your pumps to clear up your water faster. I run 2 pumps at 4000 gph (4800 without head loss) on my 450 gallon.


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i would plumb a seperate suction and discharge into the tank using a whole new pump and filter.in my tanks, i put the suction close to the bottom which makes draining for water changes and cleaning a snap. also, with the aquaultraviolet, follow the manufactuers guide for gpm through the filter..too fast is a renders the filter inefficent.i also plumb my uv lights on the discharge side of the bead filter since this filter ALWAYS has water flow. mine are never turned off.wlm corp. has some nice effective uv lights if you want quality.pm kendragon for them and he can hook you up.
 
I too would ditch the Mags. I have one that's rated at 1200 gph and I think it sucks more juice then a 3.6KGPH Dart. Also provides stray voltage, and rediculous heat.

What kind of socks do you run? Maybe there's room for improvement there gaining time between changes???

I want a UV that doesn't cost an arm and a leg too, but it only seems realistic to spring for the good stuff considering what the rays cost, and the fact that they could eventually pay for the UV themselves. I don't like second guessing as to whether there's room for improvement or not, so if you go for the good stuff from the get go you know that it's as good as it gets, and there's no room for improvement, but then again if they're already breeding then maybe you can get by just fine without spending an arm and a leg......

How often do you have to clean those canisters?
 
If I am running an ultima 2000, you should be running the 4000 LOL
 
vamptrev said:
I would also upgrade your pumps to clear up your water faster. I run 2 pumps at 4000 gph (4800 without head loss) on my 450 gallon.


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Unless I drill my sump I am stuck using submersible pumps and the Mag 24 has been quite reliable for me. Plus, I have two spares for these. What brand/gph external pumps are you using? I may just go ahead and drill the sump afterall... flow rate and efficiency probably make it worth it.

As for installing the Ultima II... My tank is not drilled on the bottom, nor will I be drilling it. Would multiple suction tubes work (similar to how a canister filter is normally plumbed using factory tubes and hoses)?? If I did this I would be adding more unsightly suction and return nozzles to the tank. Not exactly what I was looking for... any other options?

My socks are 200 micron, I believe. Eschopps 7" diam x 16".
 
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