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So I'm going to be setting up a 25G cube. I'm planning on using about 25 lbs of live rock and a 3-4 in DSB. I won't have a sump or a HOB refugium because I'm limited to room. However I will be using a HOB AquaC Remora Protien Skimmer. My question is, will that be enought filtration? I'm planning on doing a 10-15% water change every week as well. Thanks...

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I believe I can fit one. Just might pick one up. So by adding an AC70 would you say it would be enough filtration for the system? Like recommended above I will put Purigen and ChemiPure Elite..

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I don't run a sump or anything and I keep SPS and everything just fine.

 

I use an AC50 with Purigen and chemipure elite and do 5 gallon water changes once a week. 17 gallon tank.

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Thanks I'll try just that then.. Reason I have an AquaC Remora in mind is because I have a spare. For flow I will be using a MP10 and light eventually upgrade to LED fixture. I'm thinking a Kessil pendant..

 

I'm downgrading from a 40G breeder to a 25G cube.. Keeping all my corals and like 2-3 fish.. Reason is I am moving...

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Water parameters and lighting will be a bigger factor on keeping coral then your filtration.

 

Your water parameters depend on your stocking, husbandry and "filtration".....

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I have basically done this will lots of success. I have a AP 24 I run nothing but the HOB protein skimmer and the return pump. I do a 5 gallon a week water change and have had excellent results. However I do have 30+ lbs of LR and 20 lbs of LS that also act as biological filtration. The key is to no skimp out on you water changes and you should do well.

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You will have to do weekly water changes (you might think about 15-20%) and keep doing them. And keep doing them. And keep doing them. The problems will start after 3 months when you start skipping them.

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