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Marine Set-Up 2:  Filtration/Circulation/Aeration & Lighting   

Filtration/Circulation/Aeration


  Marine Filtration by Bob Fenner, Marine Aquarium Filtration, by Adam Cesnales & FAQs on: Marine Filtration 1, Marine Filtration 2, Marine Filtration 3Marine Filtration 4Marine Filtration 5Marine Filtration  6Marine Filtration 7Marine Filtration 8Marine Filtration 9Marine Filtration 10, Marine Filtration 11, Marine Filtration 12, & FAQs on Marine Filtration: Designs, Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting/Repair, Brands/Manufacturers, DIY,

     Reef Filtration by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Reef Filtration, Reef Filtration 2, & FAQS on Reef Filtration: Designs, Installation, Maintenance, Brands/Manufacturers, DIY, Troubleshooting/Repair,

     Other Types By  System: FO System Filtration, FOWLR Filtration, Small System Filtration 1, Large System Filtration/Circulation/Aeration, Cold/Cool Water System Filtration,

Sumps & Refugiums

       Sumps & FAQs on: Sumps 1, Sumps 2, Sumps 3Sumps 4Sumps 5Sumps 6Sumps 7Sumps 8, Sumps 9, Sumps 10, & FAQs on Sump: Rationale, Design, Sump Design 2, Sump Design 3, Sump Design 4Sump Design 5 Sump Design 6 Sump Design 7, Sump Design 8, & Commercially Made Sump Selection, DIY Construction, Sump Components,  Skimmers for Refugiums/Sumps, Pumps/Plumbing/Circulation, Sump Pumps/Pb/Circ 2, Sump Pumps/Pb/Circ 3, & Maintenance,

       Refugiums by Bob Fenner, Converting a Hagen Aquaclear 500 Power Filter into a Hang-on Refugium (or How to Promote the Peace in a Fish Household) by Steven Pro, & FAQs on:  Refugiums 1, Refugiums 2, Refugiums 3, Refugiums 4Refugiums 5, Refugiums 6, Refugiums 7, Refugiums 8Refugiums 9, Refugiums 10Refugiums 11Refugiums 12, Refugiums 13, Refugiums 14, & FAQs on Refugium: Rationale/Use, Design, Refugium Designs 2, Refugium Designs 3, Refugium Designs 4Refugium Designs 5, Refugium Design 6, Refugium Design 7, Refugium Design 8, Refugium Design 9, Refugium Design 10, Refugium Design 11, Refugium Design 12, Refugium Design 13 & Wet-Dry/Trickle Filter Modification/Conversion, Construction, Hang-on Types, Above Tank Types, In-Tank Types, Pumps/Plumbing/Circulation, Refugium Pumps/Plumbing/Circulation 2, & Skimmers for Refugiums/Sumps, Lighting, Media, Substrates/DSBs, Algae, Refugium Algae 2, Life/Livestock, Operation/Maintenance, Refugium Operation/Maintenance 2, & By Commercially Made: CPR, EcoSystem, Pro-Clear, Tenecor,

          Pressure Locking Sump Baffles; Welcome to the World of Versatility! by Joshua McMillen, FAQs posted at the end

     Centralized Filtration Systems by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Centralized Filtration Systems,

Circulation, Pumps, Aeration

  Circulation:

    Circulation for Marine Systems (Water Flow, How Much is Enough by Anthony Calfo) & FAQs on: Circulation, Circulation 2, Circulation 3, Circulation 4Circulation 5Circulation 6Circulation 7, Circulation 8, Marine Circulation 9, & FAQs on Circulation: Rationale, Designs, Pumps, Plumbing, What's About the Right Amount, Troubleshooting/Repair,

        Closed-Loop Circulation: Plumbing a Return Manifold (Goodbye Powerheads) by Anthony Calfo & FAQs on: Closed Loops 1Closed Loops 2, Closed Loop Recirculation 3, & FAQs on Closed Loop: Rationale, Designs, Fittings/Plumbing, Pumps, Troubleshooting/Repair,

        Surge Devices & FAQs on: Surge Devices,

        Wavemaking Devices & FAQs on: Wavemaking Devices,

  Pumps, Submersible and Not, & Powerheads:

     Submersible Pump Selection, Efficiency and Price Assessments by Steven Pro, External Water Pump Impressions: Move Some Serious Water By Steven Pro, & FAQs on: Gear/Pump Selection for Circulation, Pump Selection 2, Pump Selection 3, Pump Selection 4, Pump Selection 5, & Related Pump FAQs on: Sump Pumps/Circulation, Refugium Pumps/Plumbing/Circulation, Circulation Pumps, Closed-Loop Circulation Pumps, Skimmer Pump Selection/Replacement, & FAQs on Pump: Installation/Arrangement, Pump ProblemsPump Trouble 2, By Brand/Manufacturer:  Eheim, Sequence (Dart, ), Mag (Supreme), Quiet One (Pentair), RK2, Tunze,

     Powerhead Impressions by Steven Pro & Powerhead & FAQs on: Powerheads, Powerheads 2, & FAQs on Powerhead: Rationale, Selection, Application, Modification, Problems/Repair, By Manufacturer, Makes/Models: Aquarium Systems (Maxi-Jets, Visi-Jets), Hagen (AquaClear), Tunze, Other Models/Manufacturers,

         Inexpensive Wavemaker Impressions, by Steven Pro, & FAQs on: Wavemakers,

  Aeration:

  Aeration  & FAQs on: Aeration, & Air Pump Impressions by Steven Pro & FAQs on: Air Pumps, & FAQs on Aeration: Rationale, Selection, Installation, Valving, Mechanical Diffusers (stones, wands...), Operation, Troubleshooting/Repair,

     Dissolved Oxygen & FAQs on: Dissolved Oxygen,

About Plumbing...

  Plumbing Marine Systems by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Plumbing 1, Plumbing 2, Plumbing 3, Plumbing 4, Plumbing 5, Plumbing 6, Plumbing 7, Plumbing 8Plumbing 9Plumbing 10Plumbing 11, Plumbing 12, Plumbing 13, Plumbing 14, Plumbing 15Plumbing 16, Plumbing 17, Plumbing 18, Plumbing 19, Plumbing 20, Plumbing 21, Plumbing 22, & FAQs on: Plans/Designs, Parts: Pipe, Valves, Back-Siphon/Check-Valves, Unions, Sizing, Tools, Solvents ("Glues"), Use of Flexible Tubing, Leaks/Repairs, & Circulation Plumbing, Closed Loop/Recirculation Plumbing, Sump Plumbing, Refugium Plumbing, Drilled Tank Related Plumbing, Overflow/Bulkhead Plumbing, Cool./Cold Marine Set-Up, & See elsewhere on this Page for Pump/ing Considerations, Overflows, Bubble and Noise Problems...

     Drilled Tanks, Drilling Holes for Plumbing for Circulating Marine Systems & FAQs on: Holes, Holes 2, Holes 3, Holes 4, & FAQs on Drilled Tank Holes: Rationale/Use, Designs, Fittings, Sizing/Number/Placement, Tools & Processes Themselves, Related Plumbing, Troubleshooting/Repair... Gurgling et al.: See Noise, Tiny Bubbles, Durso et al. below,

     Overflows, Bulkheads/Through-puts, Holes vs. Boxes, Stand-Pipes... Some Somewhat  Pro and Very Con Discussion & FAQs on: Overflows 1, Overflows 2, Overflows 3, Overflows 4, & FAQs on Overflow, Bulkhead/Through-Puts: Rationale/Use, Design, Construction, Through-Put Sizing/Number/Placement 1, Through-Puts 2, Through-Puts 3, & Through-Hull Fittings, Hang-On Selection, Designs, Plumbing, Maintenance/Operation, Troubleshooting/Repair...

     "Durso" et al. Stand-pipes & FAQs on: Stand Pipes,

      Make Up Water Systems & FAQs on: Make Up Water Systems,

     Tiny Bubbles (not the Don Ho classic) and Larger Ones & Bubble Troubles 1, Bubble Troubles 2,

     Cut the Racket! Sources and Solutions for Pump, Plumbing  et al. Noise! & FAQs on: Pump/Plumbing Noise 1, Pump/Plumbing Noise 2,

     Avoiding Floods & FAQs on: Avoiding Floods,

   Aspects/Types of Marine Filtration: 

  Biological Filtration by Bob Fenner , Establishing Biological Filtration by Bob Fenner , Undergravel Filters/Filtration by Bob Fenner , 5 Pros, Cons of Undergravel Filters by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Biological Filtration, Biofiltration 2, Establishing Biological Filtration, Establishing Cycling 2, Establishing Cycling 3, Establishing Cycling 4Establishing Cycling 5, Establishing Cycling 6, Establishing Cycling 7, Marine Cycling 8, Marine Cycling 9, Marine Cycling 10, & FAQs on Biological Cycling: Science/Rationale, Techniques/Methods: Seeding Filter Media, Live Rock/Sand, Using Livestock, Cycling Products: By Manufacturers/Names: Bio-Spira, Cycle...  Chemical Feeding, Anomalies/Fixing 1, Trouble/Fixing 2, & Fluidized Beds, Undergravel Filters/FiltrationDenitrification/Denitrifiers, Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates, Phosphates, & Nutrient Export,

      DSBs, An Introduction to Deep Sand Beds by Anthony Calfo & FAQs on: DSBs, DSBs 2, DSBs 3, DSBs 4, DSBs 5, DSBs 6, DSBs 7, & FAQs on: Rationale/Use, Dangers, Physical Make-Up, Biological Make-Up, Size, Location, Depth, Conversion to/from, Maintenance/Replacing/Adding To,

      Plenums, Natural Nitrate Reduction (NNR) in Marine Filtration by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: PlenumsPlenums 2, & FAQs on Plenum: Rationale/Use, Design, Installation, Operation, Altering/Adding Media, Troubleshooting/Repair

  Mechanical Filtration by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Marine Mechanical Filtration, Diatom/aceous Filters/Filtration, Foam/Fiber/DLS et al. Media, Gravel Media, Ceramic and Sintered Glass Media, Cleaning, Troubleshooting/Fixing,

  Physical Filtration (Skimmers, UVs, Ozone) by Bob Fenner (Also, see Skimmer Articles and FAQs below) & FAQs on: Marine Physical Filtration,

     Ozone, Ozonizers, ORP, Reduction/Oxidation by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Ozone 1, Ozone 2Ozone 3Ozone 4, & FAQs on Ozone/Ozonizer: Rationale, System/Selection, Application/Installation, Measuring/MeteringMaintenance/Repair, Anomalies/Fixing, Makes/Models, By Manufacturer: DIY, Red Sea, Sanders, Ozotech,

     Ultraviolet Sterilizers by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Ultraviolet Sterilizers, Ultraviolet Sterilizers 2Ultraviolet Sterilizers 3, & FAQs on UV: Rationale/Use, Selection, DIY, Installation Issues, Operation/Maintenance, Troubleshooting/Repair

     See below for Wet Dry/Trickle Filtration, Protein Skimming/Foam Fractionation Articles, FAQs and SubFAQs headings, files

Marine Filtration Types/Methods   

  Central Filtration by Bob Fenner, Flow-through Live-holding Systems by Bob FennerRaceway Live-Holding Systems by Bob Fenner, & FAQs on: Centralized Filtration Systems,

   Power Filter Impressions,  A review of some popular mechanical filtration systems by Steven Pro & FAQs on:  Outside Power Filters, Converting a Hagen Aquaclear 500 Power Filter into a Hang-on Refugium (or How to Promote the Peace in a Fish Household) By Steven Pro, & FAQs on: Power Filters, Power Filters 2, Internal Filters, & FAQs on: Rationale/Use, Selection, Installation, Operation, Changing Filter Media, Troubleshooting/Repair. By Manufacturer/Make: AquaClear (Hagen), Marineland BioWheels, Penguin, Tetra...

     Canister Filters By Steven Pro, Review of the ViaAqua Canister Filter by Gage Hartford, & FAQs on Canister, Cartridge Filters, Canister, Cartridge Filters 2Canister, Cartridge Filters 3, & FAQs on: Rationale/Use, Placement, Media, Plumbing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting/Repair, By Manufacturer: Eheim, Fluval, Other Brands,

    Undergravel Filters/Filtration by Bob Fenner, 5 Pros, Cons of Undergravel Filters by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Undergravel Filters 

    Trickle Filters/Wet-Dries, pt. 1 By Bob Goemans, & FAQs on: Wet-Dry Filters, Wet-Dries 2, Wet-Dries 3Wet Dries 4,  & FAQs on Wet Dry Filter: Selection, Set-Up, Pumps, Plumbing Issues, Bio-Balls FAQs, Bio-Ball, Wet-Dry Media 2, Other Filter/Media/Elements (other than bio-balls), Plumbing, Modification/Conversion, Operation/Maintenance/Repair...  By Manufacturer: A-Miracle, Eheim, (Marineland's) Pro-Clear, Tenecor, Tidepool,

    Algal Filtration (Including Turf/Scrubbing), & FAQs on: Algal Filtration 1, Algal Filtration 2,

  Mud Use, Mud Filters & FAQs on: Mud Filtration, Mud Filtration 2Mud Filtration 3, & FAQs on Mud Filtration: Rationale/Use, Engineering/Placement, Maintenance/Replacement, Troubles, Products: Miracle Mud/Leng Sy, Other Mud products, DIY

  Plenums, Natural Nitrate Reduction (NNR) in Marine Filtration by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Plenums 1, Plenums 2

  Denitrification, Gear for Same & FAQs on: Denitrification Gear

  Fluidized Beds & FAQs on: Fluidized Beds,

    Magical Magnetic Water "Filters", "Cure Alls For What Ails Ya?!" & Fantastic FAQs on: Magnetic Filters,

Chemical Filtrants:

  Chemical Filtration by Bob Fenner Phosphates in Carbon; An analysis of the phosphate content of activated Carbon by Steven Pro & FAQs on: Chemical Filtrants (e.g. PolyFilter, Chemipure, Purigen), Chemical Filtrants 2, Carbon, Carbon 2, & FAQs on Carbon: Rationale/Use, Types/Qualities/Selection, Placement, Renewal, Negative Reactions, Sources/Brands,

   Zeolite Filters: A Discussion of What Zeolites Are and How They Function by Jens Kallmeyer,

        The ZEOvit System: A New Concept in Reefkeeping by Alexander Girz,

 Skimmers:

     Skimmer Articles: Protein Skimmers: A Myriad of Choices by Steven Pro, Protein Skimmer Impressions by Steven Pro, DIY Skimmers By Anthony Calfo & FAQs on: DIY Protein Skimmers, Tunze 9002 DOC Skimmer Product Review by Justin Norman  

     FAQs on Skimmer: To Skim or Not to SkimBest Skimmer FAQs, Skimmers in General 1, Skimmers 2Pump Selection/Replacement, Adding Venturis/Ports,

     FAQs about Skimmer Selection: Skimmer Selection 1Skimmer Selection 2, Skimmer Selection 3, Skimmer Selection 4, Skimmer Selection 5, Skimmer Selection 6, Skimmer Selection 7, Skimmer Selection 8, Skimmer Selection 9, Skimmer Selection 10, Skimmer Selection 11, Skimmer Selection 12, Skimmer Selection 13, (and see below)

     FAQs about Skimmers For Specialized Use: Skimmers for Eclipse Systems, Skimmers for Large (200 gal. plus) Systems, Skimmers for Small Systems, Hang-On Models, Skimmers for Refugiums/Sumps,

     FAQs about Skimmer Makes/Models by Manufacturer: DIY Skimmers, Aqua C Skimmers (Remora, Urchin, EV's)Aqua C Skimmers 2, AquaMedic/Turboflotor Skimmers, ASM Skimmers, Beckett, CPR Skimmers, Corallife Skimmers, Deltec Skimmers, Euro-Reef Skimmers 1, Euro-Reef Skimmers 2, ETS/S Skimmers, Red Sea, Berlin, Prizm Skimmers, Sanders, SeaClone Skimmers, Skilter Skimmers, Tunze Skimmers, All Other Brands/Makes/Manufacturers & Tunze 9002 DOC Skimmer Product Review by Justin Norman,

     Skimmer Set-up/Operation/Maintenance, Best Skimmer Op./Maint. FAQs, Skimmer Op/Maint.2, Skimmer Op/Maint. 3, Skimmer Op/Maint. 4, Skimmer Op/Maint. 5, Skimmer Op/Maint. 6, Skimmer Op/Maint 7Skimmer Op/Maint. 8Skimmer Op/Maint 9Skimmer Op/Maint 10Skimmer Op/Maint 11Skimmer Op/Maint 12, Skimmer Op/Maint 13, Skimmer Op/Maint 14, Skimmer Op/Maint 15, Skimmer Op/Maint 16, Skimmer Op/Maint 17, Skimmer Op/Maint 18, Skimmer Op/Maint 19,
     
          Tiny Bubbles (not the Don Ho classic) and Larger Ones & FAQs on: Bubble Troubles 1, Bubble Troubles 2,
 















































Lights/Lighting


 Marine Light by Bob Fenner , Lighting by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Marine Lighting 1, Marine Lighting 2, Marine Lighting 3, Marine Lighting 4, Marine Lighting 5, Marine Lighting 6, Marine Lighting 7, Marine Lighting 8Marine Lighting 9Marine Lighting 10, Marine Lighting 11Marine Lighting 12, Marine Lighting 13, Marine Lighting 14, Marine Lighting 15,
Marine Lighting 16, Marine Lighting 17, Marine Lighting 18,

  Electricity and Marine Systems by Bob Fenner & FAQs on: Electricity, Electricity 2

  Actinic, "Blue" Lighting & FAQs on: Actinic/Blue Lights,

  LED Lighting & FAQs on: LED Lighting,

  Natural/Sunlight, Including Solatubes Use & FAQs on: Natural/Solar Lighting,

  "Moon", Nighttime Lighting & FAQs on: Moon Lighting,

Lighting Fixtures, Gear, Lamps & Bulbs

  Lighting Fixtures, Lamps/Bulbs & FAQs on Marine Lighting: Fixture Selection 1,  Fixture Selection 2, Fixture Selection 3,  (incandescent, fluorescent, MH/HQI, LED, natural...), Lamp/Bulb Selection 1, Lamp/Bulb Selection 2, (See Fluorescent, LED, MH... below), Installing, Waste Heat Production/Elimination, UV Shielding, Measure, Troubles/Repairs, By Manufacturer Make/Model: Catalina, Coralife, Custom Sea Life, Odyssea, 

  Canopies, Covers & Canopies for Lighting Fixtures by Anthony Calfo & Canopies, Covers & Lighting Fixtures 1, Canopies 2, & FAQs on Canopy/Cover: Rationale, Design/Engineering, Construction, Sealing, Reflectors, Fans, Wiring, Repairing,

  Fluorescent Lighting for Marine Systems,  Spectral Quality of Various Fluorescent Lamps by Dana Riddle & FAQs on Fluorescent Lighting, Fluorescent Light 2Fluorescent Light 3, Normal Output (NO), High Output (HO), Very High Output (VHO), Compact Fluorescents (CFs, PCs)Compact Fluorescents 2T5, TN Fluorescent Lighting, & FAQs on Fluorescent: Fixture Selection, End Caps, Ballasts, Regular High-Output, and Very High Output Lamp Selection, PC Lamp Selection, T-5 Lamp Selection, Lamp Life-Span Issues, Power Consumption Issues, Installation-Wiring, Troubleshooting/Repairing, By Make/Model/Manufacturer: Aquactinic, Corallife, CSL, Hello Lights, Odyssea, Satellite, Others,

  Metal Halide & HQI Lighting & FAQs on: Metal Halides 1, Metal Halides 2, Metal Halides 3Metal Halides 4Metal Halides 5, Metal Halides 6, Metal Halides 7, & FAQs on: Metal Halides for Small Systems, Metal Halides for 40-200 gal. Systems, Metal Halides for Medium-Sized Systems 2, Metal Halides for Medium-Sized Systems 3, MH for 200 gal. Plus Systems, Metal Halide Lamp Issues, Metal Halide Lamps 2, Metal Halide Fixture Issues, Metal Halide Fixtures 2, Metal Halide Heat Issues, MH Repair Issues, By Make/Model/Manufacturer: Aqua Medic, Eclipse, PFO, Sunlight Supply,

  Moving Light Systems by Anthony Calfo & FAQs on: Moving Light Systems

  Photoperiod/Timers/Dimmers & FAQs on: Photoperiod, Dimmers/Timers, Time for Lighting/Dark,

Lighting By Application, System, Livestock

  Lighting Marine Invertebrates, Reef Lighting Without Controversy! by Anthony Calfo, & FAQs on Reef Organism Lighting Systems: Lighting Marine Inverts 1, Lighting Marine Inverts 2, Lighting Marine Inverts 3, Lighting Marine Inverts 4, Lighting Marine Inverts 5, Lighting Marine Inverts 6,

    Reef/Coral Lighting: Stony Coral & Other Photosynthetic Cnidarian System Lighting & FAQs on: Coral Lighting 1, Coral Lighting 2Coral Lighting 3, Coral Lighting 4, & FAQs on Coral Lighting: Science/Application, Designs/Fixtures, Lamps/Bulbs, Quality, Duration & Intensity, Night-Time, Troubleshooting/Fixing, Makes/Models/Manufacturers,

 Anemone Lighting: Anemone Lighting 1, Anemone Lighting 2, Anemone Lighting 3, Anemone Lighting 4, & FAQs on Anemone Lighting: Science/Application, Design/Fixtures, Lamps/Bulbs, Duration, Quality and Intensity, Trouble/Fixing, Makes/Models/Manufacturers,

  Giant Clam Lighting: Tridacnid Lighting 1 Tridacnid Lighting 2, & FAQs on Tridacnid Lighting: Science/Application, Design/Fixtures, Lamps/Bulbs, Duration, Quality and Intensity, Trouble/Fixing, Makes/Models/Manufacturers,  & By Systems: Small System Lighting, Small Marine System Lighting 2, LR LightingRefugium Lighting,

  Acclimating Photosynthetic Reef Invertebrates to Captive Lighting by Anthony Calfo & FAQs on: Acclimating Photosynthetic Reef Invertebrates to Captive Lighting
 



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