I've been researching for the past couple weeks preparing to buy equipment for a new 50g (36 x18 x18) Fish only with live rock tank. I finally have the tank set up and I need to order my equipment but I've read and heard so many different recommendations and everything conflicts so I figured I would try one more forum.
I'm going to be using a 3-4" deep sand base, I'm using Southdown Tropical Playsand for most of the sand and seeding it with a couple bags of Live Sand and then I plan on adding 25-30lbs of live rock (fish only for now).
Filtration is where most of the conflicting opinions come in.
I started off thinking I would get the Emperor Biowheel 400 (rated at 400gph) and the Red Sea Prizm Deluxe Skimmer. I've since heard both good and bads so there are a few others I'm considering can you give me your opinions keeping in mind I'm a college student and I'm trying to hold back costs.
Filtration
Emperor Biowheel 400 (rated at 400gph)
Fluval 404 Canister (rated at 340gph)
Magnum Pro 350 w/biowheel (rated at 350 gph)
Skimmer
Red Sea Prizm Deluxe
SeaClone
I also plan to get 2x Powersweep 228 for my powerheads
and two 200 W heaters
Please let me know what you think and I'll keep you posted as I start to get things going.
P.S. I know a sump would be great but I can't afford one just yet.
Salazaar
I'm going to be using a 3-4" deep sand base, I'm using Southdown Tropical Playsand for most of the sand and seeding it with a couple bags of Live Sand and then I plan on adding 25-30lbs of live rock (fish only for now).
Filtration is where most of the conflicting opinions come in.
I started off thinking I would get the Emperor Biowheel 400 (rated at 400gph) and the Red Sea Prizm Deluxe Skimmer. I've since heard both good and bads so there are a few others I'm considering can you give me your opinions keeping in mind I'm a college student and I'm trying to hold back costs.
Filtration
Emperor Biowheel 400 (rated at 400gph)
Fluval 404 Canister (rated at 340gph)
Magnum Pro 350 w/biowheel (rated at 350 gph)
Skimmer
Red Sea Prizm Deluxe
SeaClone
I also plan to get 2x Powersweep 228 for my powerheads
and two 200 W heaters
Please let me know what you think and I'll keep you posted as I start to get things going.
P.S. I know a sump would be great but I can't afford one just yet.
Salazaar