75 gal plumbing

jrh4711 · 05-09-2006, 03:56 AM

Here is me plumbing plan for my 75 gal FOWLR. Could everyone check it out and give any feedback on what I missed or if I need to add anything.

Gina · 05-09-2006, 06:32 AM

Remove the Bio-balls! They are Nitrate magnets. If you really want to keep them, you'll have to clean them occassionaly. Recommendation is to remove about 1/4 worth at a time.

jrh4711 · 05-09-2006, 10:11 AM

Ok what should I use in place of the Bio Balls?

I was pondering a closed loop with the second pump using a canister filter with carbon and filter cartrage. Any thoughts?

Woodstock · 05-09-2006, 12:29 PM

Filter socks? You could remove and clean those easily!

jrh4711 · 05-09-2006, 03:14 PM

Just a few more questions for everyone.

I have been having trouble finding filter socks where can I get them?

I am assuming there are diffrent mesh sizes what size is appropriate for a 75 gallon FOWLR?

Should I turn the sump into a refugium?

What do you put in a refugium?

05-09-2006, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
jrh4711 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	75 gal plumbing Here is me plumbing plan for my 75 gal FOWLR. Could everyone check it out and give any feedback on what I missed or if I need to add anything. __________________ 75 G Dry but getting closer. 75 G Drilled. 3 - 1" Drains 4 - 3/4" Returns 2 returns from closed loop. 2 returns from sump. 1/5 HP Chiller. Octopus Skimmer. 10 gallon Fuge

05-09-2006, 06:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal plumbing Remove the Bio-balls! They are Nitrate magnets. If you really want to keep them, you'll have to clean them occassionaly. Recommendation is to remove about 1/4 worth at a time. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-09-2006, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
jrh4711 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal plumbing Ok what should I use in place of the Bio Balls? I was pondering a closed loop with the second pump using a canister filter with carbon and filter cartrage. Any thoughts? __________________ 75 G Dry but getting closer. 75 G Drilled. 3 - 1" Drains 4 - 3/4" Returns 2 returns from closed loop. 2 returns from sump. 1/5 HP Chiller. Octopus Skimmer. 10 gallon Fuge

05-09-2006, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,673 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 75 gal plumbing Filter socks? You could remove and clean those easily! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

05-09-2006, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
jrh4711 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal plumbing Just a few more questions for everyone. I have been having trouble finding filter socks where can I get them? I am assuming there are diffrent mesh sizes what size is appropriate for a 75 gallon FOWLR? Should I turn the sump into a refugium? What do you put in a refugium? __________________ 75 G Dry but getting closer. 75 G Drilled. 3 - 1" Drains 4 - 3/4" Returns 2 returns from closed loop. 2 returns from sump. 1/5 HP Chiller. Octopus Skimmer. 10 gallon Fuge

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