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Yes, i used a limewood aeriator skimmer in chamber 2 of the overflow. This is because of the limited overhead space. Skimming fine. See pic for better... Picture.
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Hi bro, sounds like you are in my shoes 4 years ago. I converted my freshwater tank into a FOWLR setup. The tank I had comes with a filter chamber which is operated by a powerhead. It also comes with a built in light hood.
Obviously, this built is not suitable for saltwater life to thrive. So what I did was..
1) installed a 1800 dymax powerhead in the filter chamber to push water into a pre filter(filter sponge) --> canister filter(filter media such as bio balls etc) --> chiller --> tank
2) cut, remove and modify the tank hood. I removed the NO floro lamps and installed some LED lightings.
So, if you intend to convert freshwater to saltwater, you have to do some modifications or improvications to try to provide an enviroment for your livestock to thrive.
Tot I share abit. Good luck with your new setup.http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=194001http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=194002http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=194003http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=194004
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Hi bro, sounds like you are in my shoes 4 years ago. I converted my freshwater tank into a FOWLR setup. The tank I had comes with a filter chamber which is operated by a powerhead. It also comes with a built in light hood.
Obviously, this built is not suitable for saltwater life to thrive. So what I did was..
1) installed a 1800 dymax powerhead in the filter chamber to push water into a pre filter(filter sponge) --> canister filter(filter media such as bio balls etc) --> chiller --> tank
2) cut, remove and modify the tank hood. I removed the NO floro lamps and installed some LED lightings.
So, if you intend to convert freshwater to saltwater, you have to do some modifications or improvications to try to provide an enviroment for your livestock to thrive.
Tot I share abit. Good luck with your new setup.
Converting from freshwater, Need help!
in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby
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Cannot recall the brand. I think its nanoskimz or something like that. Skimmers are not essential but bonus to have if you are keeping FOWLR. If your current freshwater tank does not have an open top, i suggest you mod it into open top for better gas exchange on water surface. Good luck on your new setup