RandySC
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Jul 19, 2012
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I am seeking the help of forum members again...I have a 55 gallon FOWLR tank with the following equipment:
1. T5 Dual 48” HO Aquarium Light Strip Cichlid marine Tropical Fish 108W 55g 2 Bulb
2. I have two (2) Koralia Wave pump power heads rated for 1050gph.
3. One (1) Aqueon 8,000k heater.
4. One (1) Aqua Tech 30-60 Filter.
5. One (1) Octopus Reef BH-100 Skimmer
6. Live sand and 45lbs of live rock.
My question is since I have live rock and sand do I need to run the Aqua Filter or can I get rid of it all together since I have the protein skimmer? Also, I am thinking of putting in a few mushrooms in the tank. Do I need a "refugium?" If so, I have been looking at a "AquaFuge External Hang on Refugium". Does anyone have any comments on it? Any comments or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
1. T5 Dual 48” HO Aquarium Light Strip Cichlid marine Tropical Fish 108W 55g 2 Bulb
2. I have two (2) Koralia Wave pump power heads rated for 1050gph.
3. One (1) Aqueon 8,000k heater.
4. One (1) Aqua Tech 30-60 Filter.
5. One (1) Octopus Reef BH-100 Skimmer
6. Live sand and 45lbs of live rock.
My question is since I have live rock and sand do I need to run the Aqua Filter or can I get rid of it all together since I have the protein skimmer? Also, I am thinking of putting in a few mushrooms in the tank. Do I need a "refugium?" If so, I have been looking at a "AquaFuge External Hang on Refugium". Does anyone have any comments on it? Any comments or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!