filter for corals

[mm16]

What type of filter do you need for corals. Right now I have a 45 gallon tank with a wet/dry filter would that work for some easy corals?

Thanks

 

[little_fish]

Your rock is your primary filter, and you would be better off getting rid of the wet/dry filter. They tend to become nitrate factories which will prevent you from keeping some corals and inverts.

But some easy great corals are zoas, mushrooms, leathers, pulsing xenia, any soft coral really. LPS corals can be very easy as well, but they require better lighting. What do you have for lighting?

 

[NanoReefer]

i would sell the wet dry, and buy/ build a sump/ fuge. and a good skimmer, get a skimmer rated for 2x your tank water volume

 

[SarahSmile]

Yeah, forget the filter and grab a hang on the back skimmer. The octopus brand ones have the best reviews. Then, make sure you have good lights. Everyone will tell you what is good and what is not for corals.

 

[mm16]

I don't have a good enough light. Can I convert my wet/dry filter into refugium?

 

[NanoReefer]

i wouldnt try doing that, i would buy a skimmer, then sell the wet dry, then build your own refugium from like a 20 gallon? and a good light for you would be 36" T5 HO Aquarium Light Hood Cichlid Saltwater 156W | eBay assuming that your tank is 36 inches