Finally got rid of bio wheels. Now what??

Axolotl · 04/29/2012, 05:16 PM

Do most reefers on here that don't run a sump just use power heads and a good hang on back skimmer with live rock? I finally took out my Emperor 350's i had in there cause they kept splashing water on my halides. Also will my reef octopus act as my only mechanical filtration now? Should i aim one of the powerheads at the skimmers intake to better help with mechanical filtration? The tank is a 75g with 2 powerheads one is rated at 950 and the other 750gph. The skimmer is a Reef Octopus model otp-2000. Before and after pics. The last one is what the tank looks like now.

moondoggy4 · 04/29/2012, 05:26 PM

Without a sump you will need really good circulation to keep everything suspended so the skimmer can remove it Also do your regular water changes. Maybe look into some tunze 6025's or some Korialla's powerheads you are able to aim them for better circulation, magnets are better holders.

TimeConsumer · 04/29/2012, 05:32 PM

I would leave one of the HOB filters on the tank without the biowheel attached. Just stick a bag of carbon and a bag of gfo in it.

Axolotl · 04/29/2012, 05:44 PM

Thanks but what is gfo?

TimeConsumer · 04/29/2012, 05:51 PM

Granular ferric oxide, good for removing phosphate.

Axolotl · 04/29/2012, 06:43 PM

it comes in those bags? who makes it?

Axolotl · 04/30/2012, 08:09 PM

Also noticing that there arent as many bubbles in the water since the biowheels arent splashing down into the water. Is what i meantioned above adequate for aerating my water?

moondoggy4 · 04/30/2012, 08:31 PM

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/rea...emi-pure-elite something like this but get the small one

skidoctor · 04/30/2012, 09:01 PM

I just moved to a sump set up. Before, I had a hob filter running carbon and gfo in 2 seperate filter bags no bio wheel, hob skimmer, a heater, and 2 powerheads. Worked great, just too cluttered. I'd suggest thinking about a sump, especially for a tank that size. It'll increase water volume, allow a place to grow macroalgae, unclutter the dispaly tank. Ultimately help stabilize the system. Looks like a 10 or 20 gallon wouldfit great in your stand.

Axolotl · 04/30/2012, 11:16 PM

Thanks skidoc and moondoggy. Hey Skidoctor, what did you use to keep the hang on back filter from splashing water up onto your lights? Also now that the water isnt splashing on the surface creating all those oxygen bubbles where is my oxygen coming from now. Those water circulators create a great current but is that producing oxygen for my fish and nems?

04/29/2012, 05:32 PM	#3
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,260	I would leave one of the HOB filters on the tank without the biowheel attached. Just stick a bag of carbon and a bag of gfo in it. __________________ Steve - Reefing by the seat of my pants 75g Mixed Reef - Reef Octopus Extreme XS 160 - 6x54w Fan Mod Tek Light - Dual MP10w - SG: 1.026 - Calc: 420ppm - Alk: 8dkh - Mag: 1300ppm

04/29/2012, 05:51 PM	#5
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,260	Granular ferric oxide, good for removing phosphate. __________________ Steve - Reefing by the seat of my pants 75g Mixed Reef - Reef Octopus Extreme XS 160 - 6x54w Fan Mod Tek Light - Dual MP10w - SG: 1.026 - Calc: 420ppm - Alk: 8dkh - Mag: 1300ppm

04/30/2012, 11:16 PM	#10
Axolotl Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 72	Thanks skidoc and moondoggy. Hey Skidoctor, what did you use to keep the hang on back filter from splashing water up onto your lights? Also now that the water isnt splashing on the surface creating all those oxygen bubbles where is my oxygen coming from now. Those water circulators create a great current but is that producing oxygen for my fish and nems? Last edited by Axolotl; 05/01/2012 at 12:14 AM.

04/29/2012, 05:26 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 5,767	Without a sump you will need really good circulation to keep everything suspended so the skimmer can remove it Also do your regular water changes. Maybe look into some tunze 6025's or some Korialla's powerheads you are able to aim them for better circulation, magnets are better holders.

04/29/2012, 05:44 PM	#4
Axolotl Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 72	Thanks but what is gfo?

04/29/2012, 06:43 PM	#6
Axolotl Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 72	it comes in those bags? who makes it?

04/30/2012, 08:09 PM	#7
Axolotl Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 72	Also noticing that there arent as many bubbles in the water since the biowheels arent splashing down into the water. Is what i meantioned above adequate for aerating my water?

04/30/2012, 08:31 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 5,767	http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/rea...emi-pure-elite something like this but get the small one

04/30/2012, 09:01 PM	#9
skidoctor Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canandaigua, ny Posts: 364	I just moved to a sump set up. Before, I had a hob filter running carbon and gfo in 2 seperate filter bags no bio wheel, hob skimmer, a heater, and 2 powerheads. Worked great, just too cluttered. I'd suggest thinking about a sump, especially for a tank that size. It'll increase water volume, allow a place to grow macroalgae, unclutter the dispaly tank. Ultimately help stabilize the system. Looks like a 10 or 20 gallon wouldfit great in your stand.