[FONT="]Please tell me more about systems for large aquarium filtration. I have just gotten permission to have an aquarium in my apartment. I am considering a standard 220 gallon Amazonian, naturally planted biotope. Eventually I want to really play with much larger custom tanks in the ranges of 10,000 gallons.
My goals would be to maintain 1-4dh, 80 degree f to 88 degree f, 6.2 - 6.8 pH water.
My knowledge base may be somewhat old as I return to the hobby after a 15 year hiatus. I was thinking in terms of an effective filtration rate of 40 gpm for a 220 gallon tank. I would like to incorporate waste water bleed off feature of .005 gallons per minute replaced on the system return side with the same amount of RO filtered water.
My species interests are symphysodon, corydoris, otocinclus, brochis, and plecostomus. I have kept discus successfully in the past, but was fortunate in my area of southern California to have an incredible water source and balmy ambient daily temperatures. Here in Minnesota things are different and I am preparing for adjustments.
I hope to incorporate a certain level of automation to feeding, temperature and light control. Have considered fluidized bed filtration with a back up power source for the occasional power outages we experience. I am also researching in line sterilizers, heating systems and thermostats.
I intend to incorporate a custom sculpted tank insert to incorporate vertical egg laying sites and plant root receptacles. My plan is to incorporate a micro dose pump and tubing system to provide plant nutrients and possibly CO2 to the plant roots in the insert and bottom substrate.
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[FONT="]Any and all suggestions will be deeply appreciated. Especially on posting etiquette and using this site effectively!! thanks to all[/FONT]
My goals would be to maintain 1-4dh, 80 degree f to 88 degree f, 6.2 - 6.8 pH water.
My knowledge base may be somewhat old as I return to the hobby after a 15 year hiatus. I was thinking in terms of an effective filtration rate of 40 gpm for a 220 gallon tank. I would like to incorporate waste water bleed off feature of .005 gallons per minute replaced on the system return side with the same amount of RO filtered water.
My species interests are symphysodon, corydoris, otocinclus, brochis, and plecostomus. I have kept discus successfully in the past, but was fortunate in my area of southern California to have an incredible water source and balmy ambient daily temperatures. Here in Minnesota things are different and I am preparing for adjustments.
I hope to incorporate a certain level of automation to feeding, temperature and light control. Have considered fluidized bed filtration with a back up power source for the occasional power outages we experience. I am also researching in line sterilizers, heating systems and thermostats.
I intend to incorporate a custom sculpted tank insert to incorporate vertical egg laying sites and plant root receptacles. My plan is to incorporate a micro dose pump and tubing system to provide plant nutrients and possibly CO2 to the plant roots in the insert and bottom substrate.
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[FONT="]Any and all suggestions will be deeply appreciated. Especially on posting etiquette and using this site effectively!! thanks to all[/FONT]
