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Sump Question
I have a 75 gal reef w/ a 20 gal sump. What is the best thing to use as filtration between the chambers? The less maintenance the better. Pictures of yours would be great. I went out yesterday and picked up a huge sheet of batting (the stuff they use for making quilts and blankets) and put a piece of that in there and it seems to be working great, but it will have to be cleaned and replaced all the time. It was only $3 so I don't fell bad for trying it. Anyway, let me know your opinions.
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I don't use any mechanical filtration other than a skimmer. I like to use natural methods to remove particles from the water. Critters, algae etc. You also have to watch for nitrate buildup if you don't change the pad enough. A little cloudiness in your water isn't bad if all your tests are OK. It helps to feed your tank.
But to answer your ? I think Sea of Marvels sells the blue pad in bulk pieces. Actually I have some of it if you're interested. |
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I agree 100%, I use no mechanical filtration other than a skimmer. It generally causes more problems than it solves, a refugium would be a future project to think about if you dont already have one.
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yea, I got some of that from him one time...it was like 12 bucks and I blew through it in about a month because I had to change it every week or so. I did clean it in a sink and then soaked it in a little vinager and then rinsed with RO water. That made it last a little longer. This batting is about the same stuff and is a lot less expensive. I do like the idea of nothing. I have just thought you you need somthing to get the bigger particals filtered out right away.
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That makes sense. I am prettty good about cleaning them though because I have heard the same thing about nitrate build up. But since I am one to question what makes sense...is there anyone out there using somthing other than what I am using that has always worked for them.
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I had used the white batting type material for along time and for the last year I have switched to no batting, no trickle plate, no bio-balls, and have never seen my tank happier. I would just pitch the stuff and let your live rock do the work.
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