Hey there. Sorry if this is a worthless thread but i need a straight answer to my questions. I have a 55 gal tank. I am going to be making it into a fowler system.
1. I have a fluval 405 filter. I am planning on getting atleast 50 lbs of live rock. I am planning on purchasing the Mini ASM Protein Skimmer. It says it handles up to 80 gals. Will i need the fluvAL 405 if I have all of that live rock with the skimmer also. Why isnt the filter needed if I have a decent skimmer.
2. Is that skimmer good enough or should I get the next one that handles up to 150gals way more expensive also.
3. If I was to put less live rock let say like 30-40 lbs will the filter compensate for the rest of the filtration needed.
4. Can someone please tell me what a sump is in layman terms and also is it necessary what are the advantages.
5. I understand that base rock will become live over time. If i was to get 25lbs of live rock and like 30-40 lbs of base rock any idea how long it will take to become live. Is that even a good idea.
Well please help me I want to order my skimmer as soon as possible so I can get started in a couple of weeks.
1. I have a fluval 405 filter. I am planning on getting atleast 50 lbs of live rock. I am planning on purchasing the Mini ASM Protein Skimmer. It says it handles up to 80 gals. Will i need the fluvAL 405 if I have all of that live rock with the skimmer also. Why isnt the filter needed if I have a decent skimmer.
2. Is that skimmer good enough or should I get the next one that handles up to 150gals way more expensive also.
3. If I was to put less live rock let say like 30-40 lbs will the filter compensate for the rest of the filtration needed.
4. Can someone please tell me what a sump is in layman terms and also is it necessary what are the advantages.
5. I understand that base rock will become live over time. If i was to get 25lbs of live rock and like 30-40 lbs of base rock any idea how long it will take to become live. Is that even a good idea.
Well please help me I want to order my skimmer as soon as possible so I can get started in a couple of weeks.