Filtration system for a 110 gallon tank

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  1. russki1313

    russki1313 Astrea Snail

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    I am building a new 110 gallon system.
    It has one corner overflow built in.

    I am most likely going to do a FOWLR system.

    Can someone advise me on what would be a good filtration system (wet/dry or refuguim)
    Size of the filtration system (gallon wise)
    Good protein skimmers?

    Thanks guys, you always come through
     
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  2. russki1313

    russki1313 Astrea Snail

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    any help would be great
    thanks
     
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  3. DRM

    DRM Astrea Snail

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    DIY Sump/Refugium - probably start with a 40 gallon.

    I like (and just bought) the Super Reef Octopus 2000.
     
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  4. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    Check out some rubbermaid tubs that might fit under your tank if you want to go cheap. Fuges are the best IMHO. Algaes and such filter things along with your filter media.
     
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  5. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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    Go with a Skimmer rated for twice you rwater volume, and 1.5lbs of Live Rock per gallon. Cheato in the sump. Sump should be at least 45 gallons. Eshopps has some pretty cheap and good sump/fuge.
     
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    russki1313 Astrea Snail

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    Anyone have any experience with the CPR CY294
    ???
     
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  7. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Size isnt as important as what's in the sump. You could have 30-75 gal sump depending on your limitations/desires. Strongly recommended is a protien skimmer that is rated for 2x or more your system volume (including sump), especially if you plan on heavily stocking your FOWLR. Also look into bio-pellets as a way to help control the nutrients for a heavy bio-load.

    IMO, you can design/build a sump yourself alot cheaper than the commercial ones (and spend the saved $$ on a better skimmer). Do a little searching around on 3reef, you'll find plenty of DIY sump builds.
     
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  8. mikejrice

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    If you are definitely not planning on going reef, I would actually go with a wet/dry filter and skimmer. Nothing processes waste down to nitrates like bio-balls. If there is the slightest possibility of going reef in the future, you might as well go with live rock and a refugium now to save future headaches.
     
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