Filtration

[Bob101]

What sump and skimmer would you recommend for a 46G bowfront tank, light to medium on the bio load.

 

[c.hill1100]

I have a 46 bow with a 20 gal sump and a sea side skimmer 65 gal works pretty good so far

 

[fisharefriends]

When I had my 40 breeder I ran a eshopps s120 and I loved it it did a great job
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[c.hill1100]

Sc3.5 skimmer it's 200 dollars and my tank is sooooo clear it's amazing!!!

 

[WhoKnew]

I don't run a sump on my 46g bow. I use the CPR HOB skimmer and a HOB CPR Refugium. Works well for me.

 

[c.hill1100]

How does the hob look on your tank heard they're a bit bulky

 

[WhoKnew]

I have a black background. I only see about 2" of black plastic above tank for Refugium. The skimmer, I only see the cup. And I am OCD about keeping it clean.

 

[c.hill1100]

Lol if I saw my skimmer cup in the open I would be OCD too thank god it's in the sump. But it's also helpful to keep an eye on it to watch that it's workin do you have a pic

 

[WhoKnew]

Lol, yes, but I have not cleaned it today! I have a

large mirror above tank and plants hanging over the tank. It was difficult to get to the back for picture.

 

[Bob101]

Is that a HOB skimmer or a combo fuge/skimmer.

 

[WhoKnew]

It is two separate unites. It was cheaper that way and no more work. My Refugium is the large unit from Marine Depot. I have only had it for a couple a month. My skimmer is a little power house. I have a no problems with it.

 

[c.hill1100]

Looks good man!!!

Here's my little setup

 

[WhoKnew]

I wish I had room for the equipment. However, I live in a mobile home. Now room and afraid of weight on floor. Yours looks great. Nice aqua scape.

 

[WhoKnew]

Your tank is so clear!

 

[c.hill1100]

I know!!!!! That's what I said all I have is activated carbon and a skimmer it was always cloudy before

 

[c.hill1100]

Before skimmer pic

 

[WhoKnew]

Maybe I should turn up my skimmer after I feed.

 

[c.hill1100]

Skimmers have a break in period
I ran my skimmer wide open for about 2 and a half days then I adjusted accordingly and hit my sweet spot just mess around with it till you find your sweet spot and get some carbon it makes a difference

 

[WhoKnew]

Skimmers have a break in period
I ran my skimmer wide open for about 2 and a half days then I adjusted accordingly and hit my sweet spot just mess around with it till you find your sweet spot and get some carbon it makes a difference

Can I put a carbon bag in the flow box of my Fuge?

 

[c.hill1100]

You can put the carbon wherever the flow is
I put mine where my filter sponge thing is snugly in the corner