Hi all, I hope you won't kick me out right off the bat in that I don't have a marine aqurium. I have had in the past -- years and years ago, a very simple fish-only that didn't last very long. Currently I have only a 29 gal freshwater aquarium with community fish. But It is very heavily planted and uses two hang-on filters and a wet/dry trickle filter. I have found that such an arrangement is loved by the plants. and the fish appear very healthy and especially colorful. The aquarium gives me much solice and pleasure.
I am currently reading a very old book on marine fish keeping, called, The Salt Water Aquarium Manual by Robert J. Valenti. I suppose it's way out of date, but I find things to learn in it. I warming up to getting back into marine fish keeping , but I'm taking my time and trying to creep up the learning curve before plunging in. I hope you will be patient with me.
What do you think about trickle filters for fresh water fish, anyway? Would a protein skimmer be overkill? What about a fresh water refugium? Woud it do anything to remove nitrates? Thanks for hearing me out.
I am currently reading a very old book on marine fish keeping, called, The Salt Water Aquarium Manual by Robert J. Valenti. I suppose it's way out of date, but I find things to learn in it. I warming up to getting back into marine fish keeping , but I'm taking my time and trying to creep up the learning curve before plunging in. I hope you will be patient with me.
What do you think about trickle filters for fresh water fish, anyway? Would a protein skimmer be overkill? What about a fresh water refugium? Woud it do anything to remove nitrates? Thanks for hearing me out.