 Re: Recommended filtration for a 30 gal Reef tank
You can't go wrong with the Remora skimmer by AquaC. *But I wouldn't use a canister filter, They are a pain to clean and use high wattage pumps.*If you use a HOT filter like the Hagen Aquaclear 300 or the pengiun 330/350 you can easily rinse out the filter media weekly as well as replace the charcoal. These filters are cheap if you order online, they move alot of water at low wattage, *I think they use 6 wattts of power at 300-350gph. *If you get the penguin you can remove the bio wheels so you dont have wet dry filtration. *With power filters you want to rinse out the filter media every 1-2 weeks so it doesnt become a nitrate factory.
* *I'd much rather you go with the new CPR hang on the tank Aquafuge with built in skimmer and then use a power filter and a powerhead for more water movement. *The refuge will really help keep the nitrates down especially if you will be adding 2-3 SMALL fish to the 30g reef. *This is a cheap, power efficient and very effective way to set up a reef tank if you dont want to spend the money for a sump. *I used this method on my old 30g reef and had no problems. Check out CPR's website at www.cprusa.com. *Their Bak-Pak skimmers are pretty decent as well and are rated at 60gallons and are cheaper than the remora's by about $50. *I'm partial to the remora's because its set and forget and are rated for 75g. _________ 75g reef with Nova Extreme 8 bulb HO T-5 lighting, refuge, Remora skimmer, DSB, Seio powerheads, Acro's, LPS corals, assorted zoo's & mushrooms, Yellow Tang, Maroon Clown, Blue Cleaner Goby , Cleaner, Fire and Sexy Shrimp, Coco Worm, T.Crocea Clam, Derasa Clam
120g FOWLR, 260w Orbit power compact lights, Remora Pro skimmer, 30g DIY Sump/Refuge, DSB,Seio Power heads, Powder Blue Tang, Purple Tang, Flag Fin Angel, False Eye Puffer, Copperbanded Butterfly and a Moorish Idol  | 
