canister filter questions

[bjc451]

which ones do you like the best? Rena, Jebo, Fluval, I am thinking Xp3 but if there are others that are just as good for less especially ebay i would like some input. i am looking for at least 350gph

 

[Letmegrow]

Check out that new Fluval that looks like a shopvac.

 

[DrBDC]

I personally wouldn't use a cannister filter on a reef. A f/o yes. And if using it for occational water clearing or for running as a media reactor. They tend to have the same problems as bioballs, biowheels, and wet/dry filters do.

 

[bjc451]

without a reef ready tank and no room for a sump since it is a hex what other filtration option do i have

 

[chadfarmer]

live rock, water changes, skimmer

 

[beaker77]

I'm suprised Chad didn't ask if a Deltec MCE600 would fit.

 

[beaker77]

But seriously would a HOB skimmer fit on the tank?

 

[chadfarmer]

i already know it will

 

[bjc451]

i was planning the canister and coralife super skimmer plus a seio 820 for more flow

 

[chadfarmer]

if I were you

I would put live rock in there stacked loose so that nothing can accumulate between the rocks

buy a seio 1100

than the skimmer that you choose


and do normal water changes and the tank can sustain itself if you don't overfeed or have to many fish in there

 

[geoxman]

the fluvals are great! I run Purigen as well as phosguard/phosban and carbon almost 24/7. I do switch up the media-just remember to remove the pads-then it becomes just extra water volume and flow for your tank. Think of it as a power head that you can put chemical/natural media in. Good luck

 

[DrBDC]

They're great for a media chamber it's just that the little ceramec bacteria growing media material does just that and competes with the good filtration of the rock itself. End result is high nitrates.

 

[scbadiver]

I have used Fluval's for years. Great product. The one on my freshwater tank has been running for about 15-16 years! Great product.

 

[bjc451]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6964246#post6964246 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by geoxman
the fluvals are great! I run Purigen as well as phosguard/phosban and carbon almost 24/7. I do switch up the media-just remember to remove the pads-then it becomes just extra water volume and flow for your tank. Think of it as a power head that you can put chemical/natural media in. Good luck

do you do this on a reef tank or Fw. i am thinking full blown reef softies, lps, clams etc

 

[bjc451]

also if some dont recomend the canister filter, i already have a hang on power fliter, could this be used instead of buying a new filter. it is a aqua clear 300 although i would have any room for a skimmer to hang on

 

[geoxman]

yes I run it on a full blown reef. I do not use it as it was intended though. I took out the ceramic cylinders and the foam pads and run other media in there(the ones I mentioned before). Hang on to the little ceramic cylinders though-they make great little frag plugs. Good luck

 

[bjc451]

i shouldnt even run a coarse sponge? is it a good idea to put some rubble rock in there since i will have about 6lbs. i will be tearing down my nano cube and i have all those chambers full in the back full with rock and 1 sponge

 

[geoxman]

ditch the sponge and you could put some rubble in the containers, I use small rocks to hold my purigen in place. good luck