My husband is setting up a saltwater tank and was thinking of getting this for him but am not sure if I need to get something else to make this work?
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This is a nice little unit..but if you can get one that has magnets..it would be better
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I recommend the 2500 GPH pump and the salt water chlorinator.. You use very little, if any chemicals.
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Yes sir. It's turn key. It comes with the media, hoses, clamps, suction cups, everything you should need. I use it on a 55 gallon fresh water tank.The only thing that I would suggest is letting the hoses lay out for a while to warm and soften.
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I would try contacting a service representative from Fluval to present this question to. Perhaps he/she will have advice to make it work as desired, or perhaps recommend a more suitable filter for your system. I know the pump on this is very strong and would most likely still work (possibly not as efficient tho!) as long as both the input and outputs are fully submerged. But I wouldn't risk it without seeking advice from the manufacturer or a true expert in the field.
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Should work really well. You will need a separate RO storage tank and pump though.
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When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an... » Read More When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. « Show Less
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Stephen this meter head is not water tight and I don't really know of any that are!! I would take it that you have a salt water reef system??? I owned one for many years and this meter would not be any help to you!! As long as you use either the 50/50 bulb or 10,000k you will have good luck with your fish and coral!!!! Also your plant life will thrive very well!!I hope I was of some help to you!!Walt
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No not necessary - it has an internal tank. I did not have any trouble with the item but it is small and may not work for a large area.
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It does not say it comes with a salt water generator. You use a sand filter and you add the salt water generator, some come with it.
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It is a complete kit and comes with everything you need to test your salt water aquarium. If you have a reef tank you may want some additional tests for magnesium and such. Oh and it's enough solution to last for years.
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I think it would be a little large. If you can find one that is smaller, it would probably work nicely. I have it over a saltwater tank and it collects lot of salt because it is so close to the water. Just keep in mind that the plastic tabs that hold the light into place are easy to break. The front tab broke on mine when I first snapped it into place.
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You'll need at least the medium. I have a 75 gallon Oceanic (thick glass) and the medium works great. I tried the small on it and it would move an inch and fall off.
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I used this for my 20 gallon reef tank and it was just the right amount. However, this product is for salt water tanks.
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Would recommend power center, Ic40(is that is your size) and sand filter. Then add salt.
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I have this installed for my fresh water wash down option on my 21' Seapro...It worked in a Salt Water environment all last season but I don't know about its actual use for saltwater.
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I was told you need at least 55 gallons for saltwater aquarium. This one is 6 or 12 gallons.
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You don't want to use hang on back filtration for a salt water system. .. do research before you set up a saltwater system they are very expensive and you will kill everything if not set up properly. .. get a protein skimmer not a filter like this