90 gallon filtration

[SurfinC]

I have a question about the filtration on my new 90 gallon system. I currently have running -an Aqua C remora pro skimmer, a CPR aquafuge 2 Large 5 gallon hob refugium, an aqueon model 3 sump rated for 125 gallon aquariums, 55 pounds of live sand, and about 60 pounds of live rock. I want to know if this is sufficient filtration to accommodate a mixed reef with about 10 fish

 

[Reefing Madness]

Kinda. I'd go with a minimum of 90lbs of Live Rock. The CPR aquafuge 2 is a bit small, and now don' tget me wrong here, it will help to a degree, but its not big enough to really do its job, as far as growing out Macro Algae is concerned. But, yes, what you are going with will suffice.

 

[Mrfresh]

How much rock do you have in ur tank?
Also how big are the fish.
But from what u said it should be enough filtration

 

[SurfinC]

Right now I have about 60 pounds of live rock. I want it very open and I have what I think looks good and I know as I buy coral I will accumulate more rock. Im doing a 2 island/pillar style aquascape. I don't have any fish yet.

 

[SurfinC]

I put the aquafuge on there to specifically grow pods. I will have some macro but I wasn't planning on trying to get much out of it. I want to have a mandarin.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Ok, I C where we are going here. Nice sounding set up, but without all the natural filtration what are you going to use?
I'd get as big of a skimmer as I could get, and not an Aqua C for your tank, one rated for at least 180g.

 

[SurfinC]

well I have another skimmer the aqua C urchin for the sump but its kinda loud should I put that on there too?

 

[SurfinC]

or should I sell them both and go with 1 big one? What are some good ones that you know of?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yea, if you have both, I'd run em both on the set up your thinking about going with. You want as much help as possible out of those skimmers. Sounds like a plan there.

 

[Branden]

It's hard to tell what is enough rock because all rock is different. You can always add a couple piece of rock to the sump for extra filtration. Both skimmers would be best or one really nice one. Skimmers are not a must have but it will help reduce water changes and help keep unwanted organics lower. Also rubble rock in the fuge will help give Copepods a place to live and add to filtration. A filter sick would also help

 

[SurfinC]

alright I'll get to work then ha thanks for the help!