hi all
i have brought a new tank that was setup as a marine tank.
i only intend to use it for fresh water but the tank has a huge internal sump at the back of the tank and i plan for some very good D.I.Y filtration and other D.I.Y projects for the tank
the tank will be planted and have a sand floor
Now here are my questions:
1.
Can i use the protein skimmer that come with the tank and would there be any advantage in doing so if so how big an advantage?
2.
Would it be worth me making a sand filter in the back of the tank?
if so what would be the pro's and con's
3.
Can i boil and reuse the sand that come with the tank Dead - live sand?
4.
And is there any way i can reuse the rock and other ornament?
if so how do i clean?
thanks for you reply's in advance
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i have brought a new tank that was setup as a marine tank.
i only intend to use it for fresh water but the tank has a huge internal sump at the back of the tank and i plan for some very good D.I.Y filtration and other D.I.Y projects for the tank
the tank will be planted and have a sand floor
Now here are my questions:
1.
Can i use the protein skimmer that come with the tank and would there be any advantage in doing so if so how big an advantage?
2.
Would it be worth me making a sand filter in the back of the tank?
if so what would be the pro's and con's
3.
Can i boil and reuse the sand that come with the tank Dead - live sand?
4.
And is there any way i can reuse the rock and other ornament?
if so how do i clean?
thanks for you reply's in advance