QuestionI am planning on converting my existing 75 gallon African cichlid aquarium over to saltwater soon. I will break the system down and start from scratch. For filtration I have a Fluval 404 canister filter and a Aquaclear 500 power filter. I will be using these two filters and adding a good protein skimmer to new the new system. I will also be adding a significant amount of live rock and live sand. I will start the tank out as a fish/invert. tank. Are these two filters and the protein skimmer enough filtration? All I keep reading about is using a wet/dry system.
AnswerLarry,
Your Fluval 404 combined with a Aquaclear 500 will create sufficient mechanical filtration. A protein skimmer is a must to dissolve inorganic materials. Do not forget your live rock ( make sure your live rock has been fully cured) with live sand will act as a great biological filter. A wet dry system is good but you have all the right components right here.
good luck.