Filters

tattooed · 01/09/2007, 08:35 PM

I am new to this, I was doing some reading on the subject and one author wrote that you should not use a canister type filter on a SW tank? Any feedback?
Thanks!!

sharky_steve · 01/09/2007, 08:37 PM

they can be used, just make sure you research your filtration needs and select your filtration media accordingly.

kelrn98 · 01/09/2007, 08:45 PM

I think the reasoning not to use a canister filter is due to nitrate build up. If you have at least 1-2 pounds LR/gal and use a good skimmer, you shouldn't need a "filter". Your LR is your filter.

bertoni · 01/09/2007, 08:58 PM

Canisters are fine for running carbon, according to a lot of people. That and a GFO are the only media I'd put in one, if I was keeping a reef tank.

kelrn98 · 01/09/2007, 09:00 PM

what is a GFO?

drummereef · 01/09/2007, 10:18 PM

Granular Ferric Oxide - phosphate media.

kelrn98 · 01/10/2007, 05:22 AM

thanks =)

tattooed · 01/10/2007, 06:29 AM

thanks!

01/09/2007, 08:35 PM	#1
tattooed Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VA Posts: 15	Filters I am new to this, I was doing some reading on the subject and one author wrote that you should not use a canister type filter on a SW tank? Any feedback? Thanks!!

01/09/2007, 08:45 PM	#3
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	I think the reasoning not to use a canister filter is due to nitrate build up. If you have at least 1-2 pounds LR/gal and use a good skimmer, you shouldn't need a "filter". Your LR is your filter. __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

01/09/2007, 08:58 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Canisters are fine for running carbon, according to a lot of people. That and a GFO are the only media I'd put in one, if I was keeping a reef tank. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/09/2007, 09:00 PM	#5
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	what is a GFO? __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

01/09/2007, 10:18 PM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Granular Ferric Oxide - phosphate media. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

01/09/2007, 08:37 PM	#2
sharky_steve Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 129	they can be used, just make sure you research your filtration needs and select your filtration media accordingly.

01/10/2007, 05:22 AM	#7
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	thanks =) __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

01/10/2007, 06:29 AM	#8
tattooed Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VA Posts: 15	thanks!