Here are my questions:
1) I really like the idea of filter socks. Good mechanical filtration, mega easy to service. Would it be unreasonable to run 2 or even 3 in series, say a 200, 100, 25 or should I just run one of small size?
2) Also, in another thread Tom mentioned using zeolite and carbon. Do I want to continually replace those with fresh stuff every 3-6 months, or just use it at start up and then leave it as bio media. For a tank of about 180 gallons, how much of each would be good to use.
3) Bio media? How much? Can you use too much, assuming the sump is reasonably well sealed? What is the preferred type...lava rocks, bio balls, ceramic rings, something else?
4) venturi CO2 reactor. Does it go in the sump horizontally, completely submerged or do you stand it up vertically/at an angle partially above the water level. And the pump that drives it. Does it take water from the sump and run it through the reactor or does it take water from the main tank and pump it into the sump?
I'm sure discussion of the above will stimulate more questions. Sorry, I'm in a detailed oriented field
Thanks for the help guys.
1) I really like the idea of filter socks. Good mechanical filtration, mega easy to service. Would it be unreasonable to run 2 or even 3 in series, say a 200, 100, 25 or should I just run one of small size?
2) Also, in another thread Tom mentioned using zeolite and carbon. Do I want to continually replace those with fresh stuff every 3-6 months, or just use it at start up and then leave it as bio media. For a tank of about 180 gallons, how much of each would be good to use.
3) Bio media? How much? Can you use too much, assuming the sump is reasonably well sealed? What is the preferred type...lava rocks, bio balls, ceramic rings, something else?
4) venturi CO2 reactor. Does it go in the sump horizontally, completely submerged or do you stand it up vertically/at an angle partially above the water level. And the pump that drives it. Does it take water from the sump and run it through the reactor or does it take water from the main tank and pump it into the sump?
I'm sure discussion of the above will stimulate more questions. Sorry, I'm in a detailed oriented field
Thanks for the help guys.