non reef ready tanks????

[ivegotcrabs]

so i am building a 27 cube and i dont want to use a sump
instead i was going to use a biowheel without the biowheel but i am seeing way too many micro bubbles

my question is what would you use on a small tank for filtration if you did not use a sump

i plan on getting a small HOB skimmer as well

 

[jcampbell]

When I had my 26 gallon, I used a Subcurrent internal wet/dry filter. It was a good filter, the suction cups do have to be replaced every so often!

 

[coolsurf]

On a small tank I would use the HOB skimmer and forego the biowheel. You can do a HOB refugium if so desired.

 

[ivegotcrabs]

i was trying to use something to hold media like:seagel,purigen, ect

 

[jcampbell]

A subcurrent can hold media! I just took out the bio balls and put whatever in there!

 

[coolsurf]

You may be able to place that sort of stuff into the chamber of a HOB skimmer if the right one is chosen. Look around prior to purchasing. There are several out there that would do what you need.

 

[coolsurf]

JCampbell;606355 wrote: A subcurrent can hold media! I just took out the bio balls and put whatever in there!

What he said....plus there are more beside that one.

 

[jead85]

curious, why sumpless?

 

[ivegotcrabs]

dont want to go thru the trouble of drilling and pumps and overflowing

i just want a clean simple set up untill i can afford to set up a larger system
i only want 3 fish 2 shrimp and softies and maybe lps

i think the only way to go here is HOB fuge...does anyone have one for sale

 

[jead85]

also i have seen several Remora skimmers up for sale recently. That may be a good skimmer for you

 

[sharkbait]

IVEgotCRABS;606372 wrote: dont want to go thru the trouble of drilling and pumps and overflowing

i just want a clean simple set up untill i can afford to set up a larger system
i only want 3 fish 2 shrimp and <span style="color: Red">softies</span> and maybe <span style="color: Red">lps</span>

i think the only way to go here is HOB fuge...does anyone have one for sale

IMO your fixture is way over kill for that....T5's would have been more then enough...

 

[misu]

I used a Rena canister for that a while ago, works fine but you have to clean it at least once a month.

I think I still have it in the garage somewhere if you're interested

 

[ivegotcrabs]

just incase!!!!
i would rather have too much than not enough if i change my mind

 

[jead85]

it would be a nice SPS garden eventually too. or frag tank when you get that far! so halide good choice IMO

 

[darcurr]

Why not go AIO?

 

[ivegotcrabs]

i got a great deal on the tank and stand---150
so i will work with what i have
this is also a budget build just so i can stay in the hobby i love

 

[darcurr]

could turn what you have into an aio....

 

[ivegotcrabs]

its already running or i would consider doing that

i think im going to try a HOB fuge with a aqua c nano remora on the fuge

 

[darcurr]

a friend has a hang on remora and thinks a lot of it.