• New Sea

  • Curtis

Hello! After a trial launch of the mini-nano (the topic has not been updated for a long time), I realized that I want a larger sea! I want to convert my freshwater aquarium (TM "Nature" 220l) into a marine one, but since the external filters (2 pcs.), UV and other equipment from the freshwater aquarium remain, I want to know your opinion on using them in such a scheme: Step by step: - Filter 1 (filled, for example, with live rock, chemistry) takes water from the aquarium and supplies it to the SUMP (to the skimmer), that is, it will perform the function of the overflow; - Filter 2 (filled, for example, with live rock, chemistry) takes water from the SUMP and through the UV raises it back to the aquarium, that is, it will perform the function of the return pump. Thus, it will not be necessary to drill the aquarium, make an overflow (or buy one) and all the "parts" from the freshwater aquarium will be used! P.S. Replacing filter 2 with a pump is possible. P.P.S. Probably similar ideas have already been discussed, if so, please excuse the repetition and provide a link to such a topic. Please express your opinion!

Chad4168

1. How do you organize the synchronous operation of two filters? The second one must extract exactly as much as the first one supplies; otherwise, we will have a sea... on the floor. Even if the filters are absolutely identical, they will clog differently, and the result can be disastrous. 2. What external filters? For a 220-liter aquarium, a minimum flow rate of 1100 liters/hour is needed. External filters do not provide that much (we're not looking at the specifications, which indicate theoretical performance). 3. It is not advisable to constantly run water through UV.

Cynthia

It turned out as always =))) I created a topic, and then I thought! =)) and concluded that I'm drilling an aquarium for overflow and not worrying =)) I will probably fill one filter with live rock and coral rubble and connect it to the sea through UV, and keep the second one as a backup! I know I shouldn't do it this way, but I believe that UV in the system is never unnecessary =)) Thank you for the response, it led me to the right thoughts!