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08/12/2017, 07:04 AM | #1 |
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Filter for 20 long
I am starting a QT in a 20 gallon long tank, What would suggest for a filter? What are good brands?
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08/12/2017, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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I just recently setup a 20L QT as well' I went with this: https://www.amazon.com/XY-380-Aquari...=Sponge+filter
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08/12/2017, 09:36 AM | #3 |
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I think sponge filters, HOB and canister are the typical canidates, just remove the carbon portion. I dont brand plays a major role so much as our main systems.
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Build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2638892 Parameters: Temp 77-79degF, Specific Gravity 1.023-1.024, PH 8.1-8.4, Alk 8-12, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0, Phosphate <.2, Calc 3 Current Tank Info: Custom Oak Stand | 75G FO Display | 40G Breeder Sump | MarinePure Ceramic Media Plate | Eshopps x-120 skimmer | Mag9 Return | Aqua Ultraviolet Advantage 2000+ 15w |
08/12/2017, 09:41 AM | #4 |
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My favorite is a small pump set in an old CD bucket, topped with filter floss and a paperweight. Easy to change and efficient enough.
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Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. |
08/12/2017, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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You can't go wrong with any of those Aquaclear HOB filers IMO. For that size tank though the Aquaclear 30 or perhaps the 50 would probably be your best bet.
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08/12/2017, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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I went aquaclear 70 with a in tank media basket. I ran this for two years before I added an hob skimmer. At that point I changed to a cheap whisper 20 hob for ease of filter media availability
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08/12/2017, 02:51 PM | #7 |
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Aquaclear 30 or 50
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08/12/2017, 03:03 PM | #8 |
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Aquaclear 70
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