FOWLR Help

[cpenner]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend some good articles on setting up a FOWLR...

My concern is how much it differs from a reef system (i.e. equipment, filter, etc.)

Thanks a lot!

Chad

[martym]

From what I've read, (and their isn't much) It is the same set up. Except for the lighting.

[cpenner]

Thanks....

What about mechanical filtration? I currently don't have a mechanical filtration system... I use a fluval from time to time for carbon, but that's it.

Is it recommended to run carbon and mechanical filtration at all, or will that just lead to high nitrates.

Cheers!

[Skimmerking]

well you can still run a DSb for the Nitrates. Or if you have lots of LIVE ROCK In the tank you can run A BB check into HGTVGUY he has a 300 FOWLR with Star board

remember with a FOWLR you need a good skimmer if you have bigger fish in there and the lighting doesnt have to be that great.

[martym]

Yeh, i would run canister filter, I do in reef tank as well. Carbon IMO is good so long as you change it frequently in a reef. in FO, I would change every2-3 weeks.

[cpenner]

I got a remora Aqua C with the options of Mag 3 or 7 to run it...

I have 70 lbs or rock in there right now, but I think I want to go with about 30 - 50.