Filtration

Discussion in '3reef Site Polls' started by Matt Rogers, May 7, 2005.

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What filters do you use?

  1. Protein Skimmer

    22 vote(s)
    88.0%

  2. Canister

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%

  3. Wet/Dry

    4 vote(s)
    16.0%

  4. None of the above

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    What filters do you use?
     
    Matt Rogers, May 7, 2005
    Matt Rogers, May 7, 2005
    #1

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  2. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    Location:
    Upstate New York
    I use a Protein Skimmer and a Wet/Dry
     
    fletch, May 7, 2005
    fletch, May 7, 2005
    #2
  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
    protein skimmer :) its a bakpak 2 so it has both a skimmer and a filter w00t :)
     
    Bruce, May 7, 2005
    Bruce, May 7, 2005
    #3
  4. jose_c

    jose_c Plankton

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    Location:
    BERWYN, IL,Illinois
    I use a 40 gallon long refugium with a protein skimmer
     
    jose_c, Jun 18, 2005
    jose_c, Jun 18, 2005
    #4
  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Location:
    CT
    Protein skimmer and lots of carbon, etc. in the sump :)
     
    amcarrig, Jun 20, 2005
    amcarrig, Jun 20, 2005
    #5
  6. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Location:
    PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania
    Skimmer and refugium with mud ;D
     
    Birdlady, Jun 20, 2005
    Birdlady, Jun 20, 2005
    #6

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  7. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Riverside, RI
    I use a protein, a canister and an emporer on my 72 because the stand is too small for a sump, only a protein on the 120
     
    kb.bear, Jun 20, 2005
    kb.bear, Jun 20, 2005
    #7
  8. Chris Jones

    Chris Jones Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2004
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    Location:
    Homestead, Florida
    I use a refugium/sump with LR and LS with calerpa algae. mechanical filtration at the overflow and a Aqua C urchin skimmer. they work great together. :0
     
    Chris Jones, Jun 20, 2005
    Chris Jones, Jun 20, 2005
    #8