Proper size Wet Dry filter for a saltwater FO tank - Aquarium Advice

jscofield · 07-27-2004, 02:40 PM

I have a 55G Saltwater [acronym:397cbdb129="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:397cbdb129] tank with an Undergravel filter running 2 - 150 [acronym:397cbdb129="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:397cbdb129] a protein skimmer for 100G, and an Emperor 400. I want to replace the Emperor with a Wet Dry filter and have 2 options. 1) buy a Wet Dry with a BIO AREA of 2.4 GAL SUMP GAL of 8.75 rated for 75 gallon tanks or 2) buy a Wet Dry with Capacity 120 gallons and BIO AREA: 3.3 GAL. SUMP GAL: 8.25

If I take option 2 I will have to modify my tank stand to fit it so I would prefer option 1 if you all think it will provide enough filtration. Thanks for your help!

Fishboy-from-NY · 07-27-2004, 02:51 PM

are you going to be adding live sand and live rock, if you are then #1 would be enough.

fishfreek · 07-27-2004, 08:10 PM

Go with the largest you can fit. So that sounds like option 1. As Richard suggested you should also think about using live rock and a live sand bed for filtration. I would also ditch the [acronym:49318042a7="Under Gravel Filter"]UGF[/acronym:49318042a7].

jscofield · 07-28-2004, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I have found another filter which is larger and will fit under my tank the Slimline series by Amiracle. However, I now have been told to just use live rock instead and not worry about the wet/dry? Any thoughts?

07-27-2004, 08:10 PM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Go with the largest you can fit. So that sounds like option 1. As Richard suggested you should also think about using live rock and a live sand bed for filtration. I would also ditch the [acronym:49318042a7="Under Gravel Filter"]UGF[/acronym:49318042a7]. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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07-27-2004, 02:40 PM	#1
jscofield Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 2	Proper size Wet Dry filter for a saltwater FO tank I have a 55G Saltwater [acronym:397cbdb129="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:397cbdb129] tank with an Undergravel filter running 2 - 150 [acronym:397cbdb129="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:397cbdb129] a protein skimmer for 100G, and an Emperor 400. I want to replace the Emperor with a Wet Dry filter and have 2 options. 1) buy a Wet Dry with a BIO AREA of 2.4 GAL SUMP GAL of 8.75 rated for 75 gallon tanks or 2) buy a Wet Dry with Capacity 120 gallons and BIO AREA: 3.3 GAL. SUMP GAL: 8.25 If I take option 2 I will have to modify my tank stand to fit it so I would prefer option 1 if you all think it will provide enough filtration. Thanks for your help!

07-27-2004, 02:51 PM	#2
Fishboy-from-NY Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 591 Images: 7	are you going to be adding live sand and live rock, if you are then #1 would be enough.

07-28-2004, 06:11 PM	#4
jscofield Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 2	Thanks for the info. I think I have found another filter which is larger and will fit under my tank the Slimline series by Amiracle. However, I now have been told to just use live rock instead and not worry about the wet/dry? Any thoughts?