protein skimmer problem

[crister13]

7-10 is for the sump. You want around 50x overflow for a reef.

 

[Racnakd]

7-10 is for the sump. You want around 50x overflow for a reef.

Thanks, I knew It had to be something different.

 

[paul87]

I have a 750 gph powerhead and a 150 gph pump that I'm temp using as a powerhead in my 35. Different places in your tank will have different flow. Depends on your rockscape and where you have the powerheads. Too much flow can be bad especially with a sandbed. I plan on swapping my 150 gph pump out for another 750 koriala or maybe a 510. Haven't decided yet but I need better circulation. My sandbed should be fine when I get it in a tinker with it to find that sweet spot. Check for dead areas where food and debris settle or swirl like a funnel.

 

[joseramentol]

I have a 750 gph powerhead and a 150 gph pump that I'm temp using as a powerhead in my 35. Different places in your tank will have different flow. Depends on your rockscape and where you have the powerheads. Too much flow can be bad especially with a sandbed. I plan on swapping my 150 gph pump out for another 750 koriala or maybe a 510. Haven't decided yet but I need better circulation. My sandbed should be fine when I get it in a tinker with it to find that sweet spot. Check for dead areas where food and debris settle or swirl like a funnel.

This is where I start getting confused wouldn't the 30 gallon need more than 750gph since its a reef tank ?

 

[joseramentol]

So how about if I just run a canister filter instead of hobf

 

[Racnakd]

So how about if I just run a canister filter instead of hobf

I am not an expert on canister filters but I know they make canisters that have both biological and mechanical filtration. So I don't see why not.

Yes you might need more than the 750, technically you would need 1500 per the 50x rule. But you also have to judge it by the corals that you plan on keeping as well as what 1500gph does in your tank. Two 750's from koralia create a wide spread out flow and you might be ok but your substrate depending on what you have might get blown around like a hurricane. Just from my experience. I hope someone with a 30g will chime in and give you better advise.

 

[joseramentol]

I am not an expert on canister filters but I know they make canisters that have both biological and mechanical filtration. So I don't see why not.

Yes you might need more than the 750, technically you would need 1500 per the 50x rule. But you also have to judge it by the corals that you plan on keeping as well as what 1500gph does in your tank. Two 750's from koralia create a wide spread out flow and you might be ok but your substrate depending on what you have might get blown around like a hurricane. Just from my experience. I hope someone with a 30g will chime in and give you better advise.

thats great info thanks a lot

 

[paul87]

Well 750 and 750 is 1500. I'm gonna be getting another 750 for my 35 gallon. It should be perfect for me and perhaps you as well. Only 5 gallon difference. Just don't have them pointed towards the sand and you'll br golden.

 

[paul87]

I've never used a canister filter but I read you really need to strive on keeping it very clean or you will have problems. As long as you research it a bit it should do great.

 

[spoonman]

I would use the HOB with 2 550's. That is what I use in my standard 29 gallon reef and everything is going great. I used to have a canister filter on it and traded it out for a HOB. Much easier maintenance.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

I would use the HOB with 2 550's. That is what I use in my standard 29 gallon reef and everything is going great. I used to have a canister filter on it and traded it out for a HOB. Much easier maintenance.

I agree. You already have a HOB filter and it's obviously helping already. Your money may be better spent on the other guy's advice to get the surface skimmer for your CPR. That would boost your skimmers performance, improve gas exchange, and keep the surface of the water clear.