Canister filter

antjtc · 12/16/2011, 11:16 PM

I want to set up a 125 gallon fowlr tank. Do you think I can do ok with a canister filter such as the largest Rena xp4 filter w a hang on the back skimmer? I plan to have a sand substrate and use ro water. Thanks

redfishblewfish · 12/16/2011, 11:24 PM

A canister filter would not be the approach I would take. However, many have successfully set up saltwater systems using them. Another example of something I wouldn’t do would be an under-gravel filter. But again, some have successfully had these kinds of systems running for 30+ years.

I would prefer a sump/refugium where you could set up the skimmer as well as other things, like heaters, and get them out of the DT.

dzfish17 · 12/17/2011, 12:46 AM

It will work just fine. As for a skimmer... look at the reef octopus lx2000s. With plenty of LR and a good skimmer you may only need the canister for chemical filtration. Just a side note, when I was on a FW forum (08-09) alot of folks were having problems with the xp4. If it were me I would use the xp3 instead. You may want to incorporate some powerheads into the system too.

Michael · 12/17/2011, 02:29 AM

yeah it will work fine, fish can be very messy and as your system is a fish only you will need a good filtration system to remove the waste quickly, just make sure you keep it clean as they clog quickly under load.

12/16/2011, 11:16 PM	#1
antjtc Jon Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Clayton,California Posts: 222	Canister filter I want to set up a 125 gallon fowlr tank. Do you think I can do ok with a canister filter such as the largest Rena xp4 filter w a hang on the back skimmer? I plan to have a sand substrate and use ro water. Thanks

12/17/2011, 12:46 AM	#3
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	It will work just fine. As for a skimmer... look at the reef octopus lx2000s. With plenty of LR and a good skimmer you may only need the canister for chemical filtration. Just a side note, when I was on a FW forum (08-09) alot of folks were having problems with the xp4. If it were me I would use the xp3 instead. You may want to incorporate some powerheads into the system too. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

12/17/2011, 02:29 AM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	yeah it will work fine, fish can be very messy and as your system is a fish only you will need a good filtration system to remove the waste quickly, just make sure you keep it clean as they clog quickly under load. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

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12/16/2011, 11:24 PM	#2
redfishblewfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 716	A canister filter would not be the approach I would take. However, many have successfully set up saltwater systems using them. Another example of something I wouldn’t do would be an under-gravel filter. But again, some have successfully had these kinds of systems running for 30+ years. I would prefer a sump/refugium where you could set up the skimmer as well as other things, like heaters, and get them out of the DT.