uniquarium filtration question

[cjfrontlovr]

i am pondering purchasing a used 10x4x2 clear for life acrylic tank that has the built in filtration in the rear of the tank..media would be bio balls and ceramic bio-max.. what are your guys opinions wether or not its enough for rays?? i'm thinking i would need another filter like a bead filter..any opinions?

 

[rvrrays]

I agree with your thinking but, it really depends on how often you do water changes, the bioload and the amount you feed.

For roughly $100 you could easily add a fluidized bed sand filter (Lifeguard FB600 is what I ran on my pond) and you would eliminate any worries about ammonia or nitrites. It could hang on the back of the tank and run out of the "sump" area of the tank.

Colin

 

[Miles]

Yeah a fluidized bed provides crazy amounts of bio-filtration.. depending on the style of that bioball tower in the back of the tank, it could be more than enough.. especially if it is a wet/dry application style. Also, have a layer of fine grain sand, but not so fine it can be compacted, adds lots of surface area for bacteria.. so does porous driftwoods.

One of the main reasons I don't go barebottom - my tank is underfiltered..

 

[Marius]

Yeah a fluidized bed provides crazy amounts of bio-filtration.. depending on the style of that bioball tower in the back of the tank, it could be more than enough.. especially if it is a wet/dry application style. Also, have a layer of fine grain sand, but not so fine it can be compacted, adds lots of surface area for bacteria.. so does porous driftwoods.

One of the main reasons I don't go barebottom - my tank is underfiltered..

x2. Love the fluidized bed filters.