Anyone ever try using a canister to remove floating debris?

[nuxx]

Hey everyone,

I've been having an issue with my tank being full of all sorts of junk floating around in the water.

Had a pretty bad issue with GHA, which I nuked with manual removal, water changes and the nail in coffin GFO.

After all the hair algae died, it left tons of remnants that once hit with a powerhead would just make a snow globe in my tank.

My sump doesn't really allow me to add filter socks since the drain area is so tight.

I just purchased and installed a cheap canister filter with around 300 GPH flowrate and loaded the thing with filter floss and pads.

I'm hoping this will collect a lot of the junk in the water over the next few days.

I was able to position the intake under the drains in the sump, so hoping it'll grab a lot.

Has anyone tried this approach before? Any feedback?

Might run on a timer, or might just run when needed in the future.

 

[Kyuss]

I used one for the same reason some years back in a fowlr because of a humu trigger who loved to re-landscape the substrate (all.day.long.) and it worked quite well. I did the same, just some filter floss/pads for mechanical filtration, I just had to be sure to stay on top of cleaning it or I'd see a nitrate spike.

 

[nuxx]

I used one for the same reason some years back in a fowlr because of a humu trigger who loved to re-landscape the substrate (all.day.long.) and it worked quite well. I did the same, just some filter floss/pads for mechanical filtration, I just had to be sure to stay on top of cleaning it or I'd see a nitrate spike.

Thanks Kris

I just re-arranged some powerheads and not sure if it's working well yet since I stirred some stuff up as well.

Our Crosshatches also kick up a lot when eating nori...

 

[billsreef]

Canister filters are pretty efficient at particulate removal. Use it when you feel you need to, but don't run it on a timer. It doesn't take long to turn into anoxic soup when off.

 

[nuxx]

Canister filters are pretty efficient at particulate removal. Use it when you feel you need to, but don't run it on a timer. It doesn't take long to turn into anoxic soup when off.

Thanks Bill

Wondering if I should just run it non-stop or when needed...

 

[reefwiser]

I use a canister filter with diatomaceous earth to polish my water clean. This is an old school trick but does the job.

 

[Bent]

I use a canister filter with diatomaceous earth to polish my water clean. This is an old school trick but does the job.

Good grade I assume?

That's a great idea.

I use it on my dogs for fleas.

 

[nuxx]

I use a canister filter with diatomaceous earth to polish my water clean. This is an old school trick but does the job.

How long do you run it?

What specific type?

 

[Psionicdragon]

Canister filters are pretty efficient at particulate removal. Use it when you feel you need to, but don't run it on a timer. It doesn't take long to turn into anoxic soup when off.

agree with bill.

I just use a reactor and fill it with Filter Floss. Works great and you can get filter floss locally at craft stores to save money.

 

[Crush Coral]

Clean it (rinse filter 0ad 9r chng floss) about every 3 days, a week at the most. Good luck.

 

[reefwiser]

How long do you run it?

What specific type?

Vortex XL 30 minutes or until tank is clear. Vortex filters down to 1 micron.

 

[ericarenee]

i have a magnum 350 canister i used to put micro filter padding in to polish the water when dealing with this same type of stuff.. Now I AM BARE BOTTOM... The water is Perfectly crystal clear always....

 

[nuxx]

Still some stuff in the water, going to empty it out and see if I can pull more our with new filters.

 

[nuxx]

One more question

I'm thinking of just filling the entire canister with filter floss.

Can I do this with just filter floss, or do I have to use the media baskets/containers as well.

Basically just fill the whole thing with floss, or fill each media baskets with floss?

 

[billsreef]

One more question

I'm thinking of just filling the entire canister with filter floss.

Can I do this with just filter floss, or do I have to use the media baskets/containers as well.

Basically just fill the whole thing with floss, or fill each media baskets with floss?

Depends on the filter. Some you need to use the media baskets, even for floss. Others, you can do without the baskets.

 

[Wazzel]

I am planning on getting one for when I storm my tank to pull out what get stirred up. My plan was just to run it for the day then clean it out.