Natural Biofilter In Saltwater Tank

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by MajesticCoral, Nov 20, 2011.

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  1. MajesticCoral

    MajesticCoral Fire Worm

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    I was throwing around the idea of instead buying a bio filtration unit just try to make a natural occurring one in the fish aquarium,I think it's possible do you?

    Would having live rock with some chaeto and 2 powerheads work

    If you got some better ideas and recipes for a natural biofilter in the aquarium please share them as I'm open to any good suggestions

    This is for a 30g tall
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    All you need is movement to allow for gas exchange and a medium for the growth of beneficial bacteria. Google Lee Chin Eng's system, Dr. Adey's system, Berlin system ( although that has a skimmer) or Jaubert's system.

    You will probably be limited to soft corals and hardy lps but it's doable.
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Most reef tanks only have live-rock and possibly some macro algae such as cheato and some type of mechanical filtration, such as GAC and/or a protein skimmer.
     
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