May 11, 2021 · I'm really interested in this method and challenge as it doesn't really have any mechanical filtration except for a powerhead/wavemaker, and the tank only depends on the sandbed …

Aug 13, 2019 · Similar threads Aquarium filter media, filtration methods – biological, chemical, mechanical Aquaforest May 19, 2025 Reef Aquarium Discussion Replies 1 Views 93 May 21, 2025

Mar 13, 2024 · Skimmer is mechanical filtration. It's considered a biological filter... water isn't passing through any filter media.

Feb 28, 2024 · No socks, no sponges, no fancy filter rollers, anyone else use absolutely no mechanical filtration in their tank? I had two problems using socks and sponges. Laziness of cleaning them and …

Apr 8, 2024 · I am seeing more and more people seemingly running systems with no dedicated mechanical filtration and relying on things like a blacked out sump with lots of rocks (eventually …

Jul 31, 2024 · Hi all, I want to set up a ten gallon tank for mostly zoanthids and ricordeas. I will have a small wavemaker for circulation and put in an Xp Aqua sump-less ATO to keep the water level …

Dec 17, 2025 · I run 400 micron filter socks that trap the big stuff. I have a fine layer of brown detrius covering the bottom of all systems. Skimmers are my only filtration. Carbon is run on my 150's 2nd …

Apr 27, 2014 · Pretty much the holy grail of mechanical filtration. Normally they are used for koi ponds, but I am currently in the process of retrofitting the 304 stainless fittings on one with titanium for use in …

Dec 17, 2025 · Anyone running a skimmer as their ONLY form of mechanical filtration? Wonkabar Dec 17, 2025 None Prev 1 2 Jump to Last

May 31, 2019 · I’ve got a newer 54 gallon setup, and have found mechanical filtration to work very poorly on it. I had a HOB filter on it for a while, but if I didn’t totally clean it out every few days, it …