Filtration choice

[melosu58]

One of our SW members wants to know which one of the three choices would you use for your tank? Sorry freshies this is a SW question. If you have any info that might help then by all means post. I know alot of use use LR, refuges and sumps but other than those what would you use. This is the thread that inspired this poll

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/fresh-water-saltwater-104960.html

 

[melosu58]

I`ll start it off with skimmer alone. I dont use a filter in my reef tank. Just LR and a skimmer and also a 40 gallon refugium.

 

[roka64]

Filters here! Look we are tied!

 

[Innovator]

Has this post been merged? If not it'd probably help to show what the original poster was contemplating...If it is the OP I remember, for that person's setup I vote filter as well.

 

[Devilishturtles]

Skimmer only for me.

 

[melosu58]

I could not merge since this one is in the poll site forum but I posted a link to the thread on my original post on this poll.

 

[melosu58]

Anybody else?

 

[CaptainAhab]

Both

 

[Tifta]

kind of a close call. i still don't know what way to go.

 

[mrgtb]

I think the "obvious" choice is use both combined, as it will give you much better filteration than just using one, or the other.

 

[revhtree]

Good skimmer is the best piece of equipment you can have besides lighting! You will have no need for any additional filtration with a good skimmer.

Skimmer only here.

 

[Tifta]

I guess I'll buy a skimmer and filter, any suggestions on filters and skimmers? I am getting a 30 gallon tank.

 

[Innovator]

AquaClear 110 for filter (turn into refugium). Can also house two 50w heaters upright. I'm sure others can chime in on skimmers

 

[ryshark]

This may be a little much for a 30-gallon, but it would keep it clean. I would get this one: http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-110-needle-br-wheel-protein-skimmer-750.html

 

[NiGeR1986]

both

 

[MCluett]

a filter and a skimmer on a 30gal tank is alittle overkill isnt it?

 

[Tifta]

that was my problem, was I wasn't sure which i should go with for a 30 gallon tank. a skimmer or a filter. If I am just starting out, should I might just start out with a filter?

 

[revhtree]

IMHO it is unnecessary to buy a filter along with a skimmer. Use the money and buy the best skimmer you can.

 

[catmel]

I use an emperor 400 + skimmer

 

[Chisel]

At the moment...just a filter with the live rock. Eventually, I will get a skimmer but right now i'm doing just fine without as long as I keep up with the water changes.