What type of filtration would be best for a 56g reef tank. I know you guys have said in a previous post that you should only use protein skimmers, but i was thinking maybe dropping a marineland bio-wheel 50 or aqua clear on there too? Let me know if that is a good idea and also what are some choices for protein skimmers for that size tank?
What type of Filtration?
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skimmers should not be a sole filtration... it's mainly there to get the crap outta the tank from the rock and corals etc..
just throw a canister on there. she'll be apples.
just throw a canister on there. she'll be apples.
w/d woudl be the best. and canisters would work well too. hob kinda make the water splash and then u got dried salt all over but they still work good. but if u are goin to get a HOB get a aquaclear they are byfar the best HOB filters
Penguin bio-wheels work fairly well. I would have to say a canister would be better though. You get a higher flow rate plus it is more compact and can be hidden.
Emp400, AC110, or AC110 ChilleRelleno mod
All run without media, or you could just use some powerheads.
A sump would be the best route though.
All run without media, or you could just use some powerheads.
A sump would be the best route though.
I operate my Saltwater 75 with a penguin 400, A BAK PAK protien skimmer, and an H.O.T Magnum. I also have 25 pounds of liverock and a powersweep 228.