filter for nano

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by dbyrd, Jan 9, 2008.

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  1. dbyrd

    dbyrd Astrea Snail

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    do i need a filter on my nano if i have LR and a good PS(bak pak 2r+). to remove detritus stuff floating in my tank i have a sponge on my maxi jet that i clean every other day. if i need a filter what would be a good choice? thanks in advance for the input.
     
    dbyrd, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I run my 30 with just the Bak Pak. No problems at all.
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    You should be ok with just the biological fitration and occassionally employing chemical filtration such as carbon.
    Though, I can not stress the importance of incorporating a skimmer into the equation, you can have a successful reef tank without one... I hav ebeen experimenting with that theory for over 4 months now on my small tank with good results, plus my local pet shop has a nano tank with no skimming either.
     
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I have a 5.5 with only biological filtration.. I did have a nano cube 12 dx with only a protein skimmer and a filter sock where the water dumped into my sump.. Water stayed pretty steady....
     
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