new 55 gallon reef build

[TLTGF]

Got me on that one! Sorry!

 

[rob_mango]

Went and picked up 2 Mexican Turbo snails and they r algae eating machines

 

[rob_mango]

Will have pics up soon but just got a dragon gobie he is cool

 

[rob_mango]

Just a question how long should I run my lights on my tank its 2 250 hqi and 2 130 attinics I don't want to have them running to long

 

[Ricksreef]

Just a question how long should I run my lights on my tank its 2 250 hqi and 2 130 attinics I don't want to have them running to long

8 hrs on the MH and 10 to 12 on the actinic's .

 

[rob_mango]

Here is a pic of the new gobie

 

[rob_mango]

8 hrs on the MH and 10 to 12 on the actinic's .

OK I have them on for that good not over doing it then

 

[rob_mango]

OK another question a rose bubble tip anninome what do u feed a buddy of mine has one and needs to know

 

[TLTGF]

Nice fish you got there. I think chopped up shrimp and scallops would work to feed the nem.

 

[Greenturtle]

Nice fish you got there. I think chopped up shrimp and scallops would work to feed the nem.

+1. Chopped silversides are a good choice for food, too.

 

[rob_mango]

I was told not to feed silversides due to the small bones

 

[Greenturtle]

They are fine for feeding anemones/corals. You just cant feeding them to fish. Chopped silversides are a very common way to feed BTAs and mushrooms.

 

[rob_mango]

OK so I am going ahead and putting a UV on my tank and I am going really big I am going with a emporer aquatic 80 Watt ( going so big just in case I change to a bigger tank) but now my only question is can I over filter my water it's a 55 gallon with a g3 and a 80 Watt UV idk if there is a such a thing as over filtering but can someone let me know

 

[ilostnemo]

i personally wouldnt do a uv. but tank looks good!

 

[carey]

The Uv I also would skip but itf it's what you want good for you.

I wouldnt consider the UV as a "filter" as it just kills bacteria and other things in the flow and won't help keep the tank clean, except for maybe from algae.

The G3 goes up to 85 gallons and should be sufficent for your needs on a 55. I would in no way consider your proposed setup as overfiltered.

How is the G3 anyway? It looks so techy but was soo expensive I skipped it and went to a fluval fx5. Now THAT would be overfiltering. LOL

 

[rob_mango]

The g3 works great it pulls stuff out all the time it never stops and from what I have read was the g3 was good to 150 gallon tank or is that just for a Fowlr tank


Well I want the greenish tint removed that is y I am thinking a UV unless there is another way to do it I don't trust ozone

 

[carey]

Ah I understand the want for the uv then. I just pulled up this

Amazon.com: Fluval G3 Advanced Filtration System: Pet Supplies

It has the specs for the g3 on the page. It looks like an awesome filter though.

Have you considered going with a skimmer? Since you have no sump they do make hang on skimemrs that are just as good almost as an in sump model. That would also help your filtering.

Usually the algae is a sign of excess nutrients in the water, what all do you have in the tank and hwo often do you feed? What are your lights and their schedule? A uv should knock out algae issues but it's always better to try to find the cause and go from there.

 

[atquin]

I believe he is talking about his protein skimmer its a g3

 

[atquin]

http://www.aquacave.com/asm-g-3-protein-skimmer-1301.html

 

[carey]

HAHA I thought he meant filter, cause that G3 fluval looks awesome. LOL

The if thats the case what other filtration is there Rob? You have a sump all setup then I guess.

I feel silly now. hehehe....I dont know why I automatically thought fluval.