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10-23-2007, 04:49 AM
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I use two large Aquaclears in my FOWLR. The sponges can actually act as a skimmer, unless you have one. I just make sure to clean the sponges often.
And since you are having powerheads for extra flow, that should be fine.  Last edited by EmilyB; 10-23-2007 at 04:54 AM. Reason: accck spelling 
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10-23-2007, 04:52 AM
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Ahh, ok, Checking and rinsing the filters weekly if needed is not a problem. The canister comes apart real nicely. Think it may be easier than my Aquaclear HOB in my freshwater
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10-23-2007, 05:11 AM
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Yeah....it's really easy to not clean them, though! Just be diligent.
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10-23-2007, 06:34 AM
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Sponge will start making No3 in 3 days or so.
Once a week is not good enough IMO. I would just get rid of the sponge period, run carbon and phosphate removal media BEFORE you get your hair algae. Search this forum for GHA (hair algae) and you will see how much trouble it is. Your live rock is phosphates “Home Depot" make sure you start filtering from day 1.
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10-23-2007, 06:39 AM
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10-25-2007, 04:07 AM
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OK, couple more Q's here. If I take the sponge out of the filter, what will filter the debris/detritus out of the water, or is it not much of a concern with a in tank overflow/surface skimming? Also, I will be building a Sump, maybe refugeum, but am limeted with space. I have read somewhere that the wet/dry type Sumps are not soo good? the ones that have sponge filter and Bioballs, liek this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280163157426 Basically, I have an idea what I am going to start out with, have an order here ready to go in to J&L it's a 45Ga corner tank so, 40Lb Bahamas Oolite Live Sand 45Lb Tonga Rock Instant Ocean Salt Couple books Saltwater test kit RO/DI unit is on its way, waiting till it gets here befoer I order the sand/rock. Was planing on a 4-8 week Cycle period, so that will/should get me familliar with mixing water, using the test kit etc. right? During that time, I will be thinking of/looking for sump materials. Maybe I make one out of Lexan? I havnt even measured teh bottom but the stand has a devider in the middle so in order to have a sump of any considerable size, I will have to split it in 2. Half on each side of the stand. Anyone here have a corner unit with sum under that can give me idea's? Last edited by banditpowdercoat; 10-25-2007 at 04:14 AM.
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