tennis20 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have 29 gallon freshwater tank. I want to switch it to saltwater. I don't know if i should get a Sump refugium, protein skimmer, or both. And is it worth it to make it a fish only? Link to comment
JamieSheffield Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have 29 gallon freshwater tank. I want to switch it to saltwater. I don't know if i should get a Sump refugium, protein skimmer, or both. And is it worth it to make it a fish only? Based on my limited experience, I think that if you had to choose, I would go with a refugium first, but I think that my skimmer also does great things for my tank. Jamie Link to comment
Rymah Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Based on my limited experience, I think that if you had to choose, I would go with a refugium first, but I think that my skimmer also does great things for my tank. Jamie +1 go the the Fuge 1st and add a skimmer later if you think you need one Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fuge - provided is is 30% of your total water volume. Removes DOC's and provides refuge for microfauna skimmer - aerates water and removes DOC's Link to comment
Chrisl1976 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fuge - provided is is 30% of your total water volume. Removes DOC's and provides refuge for microfaunaskimmer - aerates water and removes DOC's So at a 30% requirement, fuges in tanks like the BC and JBJ nc are pointless? Your probably only looking at 1-2 gallons maybe. Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Pointless no. However effectiveness of a small am mount of macro algae will not be great Link to comment
majtek862 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I would do maybe a HOB skimmer and 20% monthly water changes on a tank that size. If you go bi-weekly you could probably forgo the skimmer. Link to comment
Cintax Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you go with a sump/refugium then go with the largest tank you can fit in the stand. The choice of skimmer is up to you. It really depends on how many fish you plan to keep, and the total water volume of the system, also, how often you plan to do water changes. Having a refugium isn't pointless; it adds water volume and nutrient export. My tank is stable without a sump or skimmer. That being said, I also do five gallon water changes weekly. Link to comment
tennis20 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Once a week at 3-5 gallons a week Link to comment
Tenor Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I would go with a good skimmer Link to comment
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