I have a 36g reef tank that has been running for a few years. I bought it and moved it home a couple of weeks ago. I recently bought another 30g tank with an overflow and sump. The sump was a homemade job and includes a section full of bio balls.
I am wanting to keep my existing display tank and use the new 30g tank as a sump. I know that is a little large for a sump on a 36g, but I want to have the extra water volume. I was thinking that the bio ball filter was the way to go. But after more research, seems that may end up being a nitrate factory. (which I certainly don't want). I had originally planned to build the bio ball section above the sump. The water would go thru the bio balls, and then into the sump, where I will have a protein skimmer and then return to the display tank. Should I skip the bio ball section all together?
I am wanting to keep my existing display tank and use the new 30g tank as a sump. I know that is a little large for a sump on a 36g, but I want to have the extra water volume. I was thinking that the bio ball filter was the way to go. But after more research, seems that may end up being a nitrate factory. (which I certainly don't want). I had originally planned to build the bio ball section above the sump. The water would go thru the bio balls, and then into the sump, where I will have a protein skimmer and then return to the display tank. Should I skip the bio ball section all together?
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