reefer938
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I've recently purchased a 114L tank with built in the back filter I was wondering what would be best to have back there, was thinking skimmer, filter socks or filter floss, uv steriliser would apricate some ideas, thanks.
filtration ideas
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Obsessed with fish
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114 l abt 25 gallons, i would just get 1 large skimmer or 2 small skimmers.
Soren
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What are you planning in the tank for livestock? Necessary filtration varies based on tank contents (and personal preferences).
You will likely want to have mechanical and biological filtration, though you would not need much for biological filtration in the back compartment if you have enough porous rock in the main tank. This could include filter socks, filter floss, roller mats, sponges, bioballs, etc. There are so many possibilities, you would really need to research the pros and cons of each type and decide for yourself what you want to deal with.
Skimmers help to remove organic compounds/proteins from the water before they break down. This helps eliminate ammonia sources before the nitrogen cycle begins, thus typically reducing nitrates as well as phosphates. With enough biological filtration, skimmers should make no difference on measurable ammonia or nitrites, as the biological filtration will convert it down to nitrates.
UV sterilizers are optional but serve a purpose if used properly.
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Obsessed with fish
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Corals are very sensitive to ammonia, so skimmers would be the best option yes.
mdb_talon
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Certainly no need for more than 1. Can certainly be sucessful without a skimmer at all, but i always like to run one. As Soren indicated though there are tons of options. If it were me socks/floss for sure for that mechanical filtration. Other than that i would have space for carbon/chemipure/etc as needed but not use until/unless you actually need it.
Obsessed with fish
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Yes, more than 1 is a bit much. In a tank as small as 114 liters i would get nothing more than a skimmer. I would recommend a skimmer for any reef tank below 150 liters, obesely you can still put skimmers on for anything above 150 liters (32 gallons) but under 150, skimmers. Hope you find good filtration for your fish! It would help if you told me what corals and fish you are thinking of getting, because some fish/corals need better filtration than others or lower water flow.
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