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Old 05-14-2011, 07:30 PM
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Default Fluval 405 - what kind of filters for salt

Im going from a nano tank to a 90 Gallon tank since I think im up to the challenge however I dont know what filter media I need in my Fluval 405 I bought used I cleaned the heck outta it with hot water and its in great shape but not sure what to put in it to get started>>??
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Old 05-14-2011, 07:44 PM
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Gut it. Use carbon packs in you bottom trays and fill the rest with live rock rubble. No bio balls/pellets or foam. The live rock will filter better than any of that other crap and lessen the chances of excess nitrates. Maybe consider going to a sump for that size of tank.
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Old 05-14-2011, 07:50 PM
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Default Live sand

Im going to build a sump I got everything I need but the protien skimmer but Im just doing live sand and then live rock for now till I get every I need to properly care for coral/fish
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Old 05-14-2011, 08:57 PM
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I use a fluval 403 to run GFO and GAC, I just feed it back and forth from the sump. Intake near the drain and output near the skimmers intake.
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