Too Much Filtration?

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by t-hac, Sep 17, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. t-hac

    t-hac Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    115
    Location:
    Vancouver, CANADA
    hey all, im wondering if its possible to have too much filtration, especially during the cycle.

    just becasue im running 40lbs of LR in a 55 gal tank, and im also running a canister filter full bore with all the foam pads and carbon phosphate bag etc etc.

    i dont have a skimmer

    and im thinking about adding some more live rock about `15-20lbs to be exact

    so let me know your thoughts.
    thanks
    t
     
    t-hac, Sep 17, 2008
    t-hac, Sep 17, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Messages:
    4,622
    Location:
    Shelton, Washington
    Sounds good to me dude. I think you are one the right track. I wouldn't add any more live rock though. I would add base rock. It is cheaper. And it will seed while you are cycling. Don't be concerned about the lack of color in base rock either.......it will get color in no time flat when your tank starts to mature.
     
    PharmrJohn, Sep 17, 2008
    PharmrJohn, Sep 17, 2008
    #2
  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2008
    Messages:
    2,196
    i second that :)
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Sep 17, 2008
    {Nano}Reefer, Sep 17, 2008
    #3
  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Messages:
    5,958
    Location:
    Chesterfield, VA
    i third that.
    also i would get a skimmer when possible, get a needlewheel one like a coralife or asm. you won't believe a difference the skimmer makes
     
    sostoudt, Sep 17, 2008
    sostoudt, Sep 17, 2008
    #4
  5. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2008
    Messages:
    1,464
    Location:
    Garden Creek,VA
    Well in my opinion I have no clue why would you use carbon during cycle, too much filtration never, to much flow probably yes, but there is things that are beneficial at this time that carbon is depriving your system from, you can just run the canister with pads only
     
    R34dawn, Sep 17, 2008
    R34dawn, Sep 17, 2008
    #5
  6. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Messages:
    4,622
    Location:
    Shelton, Washington
    Are you running a sump?
     
    PharmrJohn, Sep 18, 2008
    PharmrJohn, Sep 18, 2008
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. t-hac

    t-hac Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    115
    Location:
    Vancouver, CANADA
    copy thanks i will do that i didnt know what the carbon did at the time and the canister instructions said to include it but now ive read up on it a bit ill take it out,

    and as for the SUMP question no i dont have a sump or refugium just the canister filter
     
    t-hac, Sep 18, 2008
    t-hac, Sep 18, 2008
    #7