I need help setting up a good filtration system on my 29g tank

[nestor29]

New to this site... I need help setting up a good filtration system on my 29g tank. I currently have a BioWheel 350 and a SeaClone 100 Protein Skimmer. I have a 2" sand bed and about 30 lbs of live rock.

Stock:
2 Clownfish
4 Red Mushrooms
12 Hermits
40+ Assorted Snails

Want to get a Goby and a Cleaner Shrimp in the near future.

 

[Mrc8858]

You sound like your good to go. The only thing I would say you could improve filtration wise is upgrading to a sump/fuge.

 

[nestor29]

I forgot to mention that the BioWheel is very loud and I'm thinking of replacing it but don't know what to replace it with... I run Chemi-Pure, Purigen and a Phosphate pad so I need a filter that gives me that option.

No room for sump/fuge, if I have success turning my 29g into a reef I will be upgrading and then I'll definitely make sure I have a sump.

 

[Mrc8858]

How about an aquaclear. They have great options when it comes to personalized filter media. Or if your willing to do the weekly maintenance get a canister filter

 

[nestor29]

Do you recommend a particular canister filter?
I need to look into the AquaClear and see if I can fit all my media in one.

 

[Mrc8858]

Rena or fluval.. I'm a fan of the fluvals but its sort of a Chevy Ford kinda arguement. Both are good brands though so it'll be more your preference

 

[nestor29]

Thanks...I'll look into it!

 

[Ingy]

What about a hob skimmer?

 

[nestor29]

I have a HOB Skimmer...SeaClone 100

 

[Sniperhank]

I have a HOB Skimmer...SeaClone 100

Seaclones are garbage. Not worth the money you pay for it. I wish I had done more research before I bought mine. I'd recommend reef octopus models, they are quality.

 

[Mrc8858]

Seaclones are garbage. Not worth the money you pay for it. I wish I had done more research before I bought mine. I'd recommend reef octopus models, they are quality.

True but on a tank this size which honestly could do with out a skimmer it'll be just fine imo but if you decide to upgrade definitely consider the reef octopus

 

[Sniperhank]

Ill disagree. In a smaller tank proper filtration is even more important as little mistakes can lead to big issues with such a small water column. A good quality skimmer would pull tons of particulate out of the water and provide better results. I love the KISS method for things, but aiming to keep water pristine is the key to survival in this hobby. Even fowlr systems would benefit from a skimmer, especially smaller systems.

 

[Mrc8858]

Ill disagree. In a smaller tank proper filtration is even more important as little mistakes can lead to big issues with such a small water column. A good quality skimmer would pull tons of particulate out of the water and provide better results. I love the KISS method for things, but aiming to keep water pristine is the key to survival in this hobby. Even fowlr systems would benefit from a skimmer, especially smaller systems.

I'm not argueing that it wouldn't help but small tanks can be kept just as healthy without a skimmer as large tanks with one. If I were him I couldn't justify buying another skimmer for that tank. It's just not really worth it imo if your doing proper maintenance

 

[Sniperhank]

Oh, I def misread...didn't know he already had the seaclone. Have it, run it. Better than nothing.

 

[jsmith]

Seaclones are garbage. Not worth the money you pay for it. I wish I had done more research before I bought mine. I'd recommend reef octopus models, they are quality.

I have a hob skimmer from octopus sucked putting it together ( thank you youtube) but it plug and play no adjustment needed out of the box.

 

[nestor29]

SeaClone is working great!! I did my research and there was both positive and negative reviews on the SeaClone and Reef Octopus.