Hi, I'm new to saltwater tanks and have a few questions about filtration.
I just recently converted my 20g tank from a freshwater to a saltwater tank. I still have a crummy power filter that came with the tank when I bought it. I recently bought an aquaticlife 24" t5 HO fixture and plan to grow zoanthids, mushrooms and soft corals. I also have a very deep sand-bed.
I've been to a lot of stores and talked to owners about filtration and have gotten a variety of responses. The responses included getting a power head for movement and:
1) Getting an additional power filter and filling one with live rock and the other with charcoal.
2) Getting a hang on protein skimmer.
3) Getting a canister filter with charcoal and other media.
I have considered getting a sump with a protein skimmer, although I am running on a budget. Which are good options for this zoanthid/ soft coral tank? Also, depending on the option you think is best, what are some good brands for that option?
I just recently converted my 20g tank from a freshwater to a saltwater tank. I still have a crummy power filter that came with the tank when I bought it. I recently bought an aquaticlife 24" t5 HO fixture and plan to grow zoanthids, mushrooms and soft corals. I also have a very deep sand-bed.
I've been to a lot of stores and talked to owners about filtration and have gotten a variety of responses. The responses included getting a power head for movement and:
1) Getting an additional power filter and filling one with live rock and the other with charcoal.
2) Getting a hang on protein skimmer.
3) Getting a canister filter with charcoal and other media.
I have considered getting a sump with a protein skimmer, although I am running on a budget. Which are good options for this zoanthid/ soft coral tank? Also, depending on the option you think is best, what are some good brands for that option?