Fluidized Bed Filter for SW use ?

[stchris]

I have used FBF (sand filters) with great success on my FW tanks. My ammonia levels used to shoot through the roof after feeding despite my WD, two canisters and a HOB filter. My water stabilized within a week or so after I added the FBF. My question is would the FBF be of any special benefit to a SW tank ? From what I've read, many seem to discourage it's use because of it's efficiency. It seems that it takes the denitrification process away from the LR and LS and puts in the filter itself. Anybody use them ? I was thinking of building a DIY sand filter in my sump. :scratch:

 

[clownlover]

i used to use one when i had sharks bc i ws feeding so much. it worked great. now i have a reef and i dont use it. i was just speaking with dennis at uwc and he said to use it especially if ur overstocked.

 

[meschaefer]

I have never used one, but when I visited the Georgia Aquarium that where using a huge one on their reef display.

 

[stchris]

That's what I want to hear ... some encouragement ! I'd hate to just have one laying around collecting dust !

 

[Jgilbz25]

What are the problems with a fluidized filter?

 

[reefman]

i think they'r for keepin high level nitrates down. for systems with high bio loads.