"Amiracle SL-150" Keep or dump it?

[DevIouS]

I got this set-up with a new tank I got.
It includes:
Rio 2100
float
valve

Is this a unit that can be useful to me or should I sell it & get something else?
It will be used on a 46 gal bow front with corals & some fish.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[DevIouS]

Oh...
It also has the over-flow, etc.

Bio-balls are a nitrate magnet, correct?

 

[Deanos]

Do you have a sump on the bowfront? This COULD serve as a sump if it fits under the tank. Otherwise, sell it. JMO

 

[DevIouS]

Hey....
What's up Dean.

Tank is not filled yet.
No sump.
This is the only equipment that came with the tank.
What can I fill it with?

 

[DevIouS]

Oh....
Yes, it's a prefect fit underneath the tank.

 

[House of Laughter]

Us it as a sump and get rid of the bioballs etc

House

 

[DevIouS]

How's it going House..
I see that the GSM is giving you some trouble there....
Getting evicted?

Anyhow...
What would I replace the media with?
I need help on this one.

 

[Deanos]

Remove the balls ( ), drip plate & eggcrate. Replace with live rock/rubble.

 

[DevIouS]

REMOVE MY BALLS!!


Would that be enough filtration for the tank?
Would I use any pads.

I'm lost & trying to have it set-up this weekend.

Damn....you can really tell that I'm a newbie.

 

[Deanos]

How many pounds of LR/LS will you have in the display tank? That should be your primary source of filtration. A skimmer will also help.

 

[DevIouS]

I have about 75 pounds of LR that will be in this tank (taken out of my 55 gal, water & all).
Not sure how much sand I should be putting in.
I kinda wanted a thin sand bed.
With the help of House, I will be getting it from him.

 

[DevIouS]

Drip Plate.....underneath the white hose??

Sorry, I'm new to wet/drys..

Kick me now.

 

[Deanos]

75 lbs should do the job...any in the "sump" will contribute as well. Some wet/drys have a drip-plate right where the hose connects.

 

[House of Laughter]

Yeah, DR, I have extra SLOWN-D Amiracle drip filter plate pads cut to fit my 30g sump - so, you can have those for a like $10 if you like.

I would do what Dean said, use rubble - I'll have about 25lbs after I break down the old tank since that is in my sump as well.

The rest will happen on it's own with your rock and sandbed if you choose to keep one

Let me know - next time you are over, you should take a look see

House

 

[DevIouS]

Sounds good House..
I'm ready. Give me a call when you are.
Light, sand & I will take the rubble & pads.
Maybe you can show me in person on what I should do with this filter.

Thanks for the advice fellas. It helped.

Non-register users.....REGISTER! lol

 

[DevIouS]

Originally posted by Deanos:
A skimmer will also help.

Dean:
an AquaC Remora w maxi-jet will be used on this tank.

 

[House of Laughter]

DR, upgrade that baby to a mag 3, way better production than a maxijet.

JMHO

House

 

[DevIouS]

Is that what the "Pro" model is?
Same unit with the Mag 3?

 

[Deanos]

Here's a quote from Aqua-C's website FAQ:

"How much of a performance difference is there between the standard Remora and Pro model?

The Remora Pro boasts at least a threefold increase in performance over the standard Remora. This is primarily due to the larger water pump (Rio 1400) that drives the Pro. More than twice the air is processed and greater contact time is assured due to the Pro's larger internal chambers."

 

[DevIouS]

ohhhh.
so the "pro" has larger internal chambers.

You think the mag will still be good for me, having the regular remora?

Wow, this post took a different direction...