canister or not?

crispyreef · 05/18/2006, 01:59 PM

Should I disconnect my canister filter or not? I have it on my 125gal mixed reef. I use it for carbon and clean it every 3 weeks. It just seems like it would be easier to drop a bag in the sump. I feel like I am answering my own question but please let me know what you think about canister filters for media? Thanks

BreadmanMike · 05/18/2006, 02:03 PM

Why not just get a Two Little Fishies phosban reactor and feed it with your return pump or an mj600? I use them for carbon and ROWA's and they work great!

crispyreef · 05/18/2006, 02:11 PM

For phos I use Kent phos sponge and place it in the sump and then I pack a fluval 404 with the carbon. It just seems like having another chamber is another piece of equipment to clean.

05/18/2006, 01:59 PM	#1
crispyreef Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Bay Posts: 1,189	canister or not? Should I disconnect my canister filter or not? I have it on my 125gal mixed reef. I use it for carbon and clean it every 3 weeks. It just seems like it would be easier to drop a bag in the sump. I feel like I am answering my own question but please let me know what you think about canister filters for media? Thanks

05/18/2006, 02:03 PM	#2
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	Why not just get a Two Little Fishies phosban reactor and feed it with your return pump or an mj600? I use them for carbon and ROWA's and they work great!

05/18/2006, 02:11 PM	#3
crispyreef Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Bay Posts: 1,189	For phos I use Kent phos sponge and place it in the sump and then I pack a fluval 404 with the carbon. It just seems like having another chamber is another piece of equipment to clean.