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  1. J

    Is a filter really necessary?

    I have at least 25 lbs LR and will continue to add more. So.. I guess I'm wondering if I should just take the filter out all together? Because really, one less thing to worry about cleaning and maintaining would be nice, and if it's not necessary I'd rather not mess with it. Also from what...
  2. J

    Is a filter really necessary?

    I would love to share pics :) I will make my hubby help me upload a few when he gets home. How old is your tank?
  3. J

    Is a filter really necessary?

    Thanks all, I just want to clarify, my filter has 2 chambers for bio balls and filter pads. So should I slowly remove balls from both chambers and add 2 carbon pads or just one? I'm confused about the putting carbon in a bag as well because I've only used Carbon pads. Also I'm just wondering why...
  4. J

    Is a filter really necessary?

    Hi, thanks for your reply. I do approx 15% waterchanges once a wk and clean the filter every other.But if its really not necessary at all id rather remove it. Also I turn it and the skimmer off during plankton feedings and it always spits out some nastiness when I turn it back on.
  5. J

    Is a filter really necessary?

    I have a 29g mixed reef/fish that's:confused: been up since June with the bak pak 2 protein skimmer and ecco eheim filter. Today I had a conversation with someone who told me I don't need my filter and that it is actually working against me.. then she recommended I remove the bio balls and run...
  6. J

    240 cube reef tank

    Wow- that's incredible! How long has it been up and running?
  7. J

    Cloudy water

    Today the water is much more clear, I did have it tested and everything looked good except the PH is a bit high. I also pulled apart the filter and rinsed out all the pads. I did not add the carbon pad b/c I'm still using the Ich treatment... which brings me to another question, how long do I...
  8. J

    Cloudy water

    I have been doing wkly water changes since the first outbreak of Ich, since adding the 3 fish I have done 2 15-20% changes- one last Mon 9/13 and another today. The water tested good last Tuesday and I'll have it tested again tomorrow and post results. Thanks again
  9. J

    Cloudy water

    Thanks everyone so much for the quick replies and great advice, I will get the carbon in asap and be sure to check out the links provided. :)
  10. J

    Cloudy water

    I thought it might have been too many as well, but the guy at the lfs assured me it would be ok :( I definitely wont make that mistake again. I have 60 lbs LS and approx 25+ lbs LR and I'm continuing to add as I get more corals. I have the Eheim Ecco filter and Bak Pak protein skimmer, no on the...
  11. J

    Cloudy water

    Hello, I have a 30g reef tank thats been running 3+ months, within the last few days I have noticed the water has been getting pretty cloudy..? So, in a nutshell...I did recently start treating with Kick Ich and Rally (w/in lst 2 wks) due to a prior Ich infestation that happened about 5 wks...
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