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08/01/2010, 07:45 PM
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Newbie filter question
Ant of you all use Canister filters on your reef tank if so are there any pros/cons
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08/01/2010, 07:50 PM
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Location: cary il
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dont get one... way more cons the pros i can think.. high nitrates and just not a lot of flow though it... what size is your tank
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08/01/2010, 07:55 PM
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well this will be on a 75gal I have the opertunity to get a 75 with stand canopy caniter filter all new never used for next to nothing so I was wondering about it.
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08/01/2010, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: west tennessee
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if you get it that cheap im sure someone on here could suggest best way to use it. could use it for carbon if nothing else
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08/01/2010, 09:39 PM
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Go Spurs Go!!!
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Meadowlakes Texas
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I use mine for carbon and phosban, clean it every few weeks, run no sponges and you will have no issues with it. I have been using one for over 10 years for just that purpose.
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