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lcstorc · 02-05-2007, 04:49 PM

Is this for a reef setup or FO?
If it is for a reef I would ditch the bio-balls and the Fluval. Both will become nitrate factories and coral does not like nitrates. If it is a FO or FOWLR then don't worry about it as fish are much more tollerant of nitrates than corals are.
If you objective with the fuge involves increasing your pod population and there is room, I would move the skimmer into the first chamber where the bio-balls now are so the pods do not have to go through the skimmer. If it won't fit don't worry about it. Many will get through, but the fewer pumps they have to go through the better.
JMHO

02-05-2007, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sump or scrap parts? Is this for a reef setup or FO? If it is for a reef I would ditch the bio-balls and the Fluval. Both will become nitrate factories and coral does not like nitrates. If it is a FO or FOWLR then don't worry about it as fish are much more tollerant of nitrates than corals are. If you objective with the fuge involves increasing your pod population and there is room, I would move the skimmer into the first chamber where the bio-balls now are so the pods do not have to go through the skimmer. If it won't fit don't worry about it. Many will get through, but the fewer pumps they have to go through the better. JMHO __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08