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Old 10-18-2011, 04:08 AM
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Was just reading my new bible "Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies" and in the filtration section it recommends using a canister filter and fluidized bed filters for a reef tank. My tank is 30gal, if I add the canister and fluidized to the skimmer will that make it better. I am only just starting but know that water management is the most important so want to mak sure I can maintain a balance in the water before I start adding expensive things I might loose.
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Old 10-18-2011, 05:06 AM
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What year was that book published? Canister and fluidized bed filters are nitrate factories. Work well in freshwater. These days, the live rock does the job better
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Old 10-18-2011, 05:22 AM
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think book is varily old and new products are definitly around just want to make sure i am establishing the best water quality i canfor a small tank. know filtration and oxygen, heat, are important as well as levels. need to make sure i have all right equipment i need to stabalize this existing tank.. Once i have accomplishd this i can mov on to bigger and better, cause belive me i want bigger and better
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Old 10-18-2011, 05:48 AM
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http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/li...dcover%29.html

This is a good book. Plus lots of people on this site willing to help you with any questions you may have.
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Old 10-18-2011, 06:24 AM
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Live rock, powerheads and a heater, what more do you need :P
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Old 10-18-2011, 06:27 AM
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A great book on the technical aspects of the hobby:

The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology (Sprung, Delbeek)
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Aquarium-.../dp/1883693144

It is a bit pricey but it is huge. The filtration chapter is 150 pages and covers skimmers, uv serilizers,refugiums, engs natural system, jaubert method, berlin method, deep sand bed, algal turf scrubbers and miracle mud.
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Old 10-18-2011, 12:15 PM
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Live rock, powerheads and a heater, what more do you need :P
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Old 10-18-2011, 01:47 PM
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Old 10-18-2011, 01:51 PM
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Tons of great info in there
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Old 10-18-2011, 06:19 PM
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Hi Corbin, you state live rock, powerhead, heater, do you have these for sale?
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