Aug 27, 2013 #1 D darrenahenson Reefing newb Is having a filter necessary in a saltwater tank. I ahve a 30 gallon with live rock and live sand. I also have a penguin bio wheel filter going. Do I need a filter also?
Is having a filter necessary in a saltwater tank. I ahve a 30 gallon with live rock and live sand. I also have a penguin bio wheel filter going. Do I need a filter also?
Aug 27, 2013 #2 D DJ_Z Reefing newb I'm confused. You have a biowheel filter going, so are you asking if you need another back-hanging filter? Or were you asking about a skimmer or sump?
I'm confused. You have a biowheel filter going, so are you asking if you need another back-hanging filter? Or were you asking about a skimmer or sump?
Aug 27, 2013 #3 D darrenahenson Reefing newb Yea, it's a hang on filter. The question was is having a hang on filter necessary?
Aug 27, 2013 #4 Sidekick41 Rob If you have the right amount of live rock you do not need a filter period. Just make sure you have 1-2 pounds of rock for every gallon of water.
If you have the right amount of live rock you do not need a filter period. Just make sure you have 1-2 pounds of rock for every gallon of water.
Aug 27, 2013 #5 D darrenahenson Reefing newb It's a 29 gallon tank with 30 gallons of live rock. Would a hang on filter increase the nitrates?
Aug 27, 2013 #10 R reefnoob Reefing newb When I had a canister filter, my nitrates were sky high. Within 3 days of detaching it (as well as a water change) my nitrates immediately dropped.
When I had a canister filter, my nitrates were sky high. Within 3 days of detaching it (as well as a water change) my nitrates immediately dropped.
Aug 27, 2013 #11 ErinCahir Sausage Wrangler +1 to the 1-2 pounds of rock per gallon. Water changes are also necessary. The HOB (penguin) is not.