LR in Canister?

mdeleon1 · 02/15/2013, 05:26 PM

I am currently using my canister as a method for water flow only, no filters or anything in the canister. I do still see minimal detritus at the bottom. I was thinking of possibly adding a piece of LR and a bristle worm.

Any thoughts on this idea?

jimmy frag · 02/15/2013, 05:29 PM

its a great idea. i would also put activated carbon in it. change up the carbon every 2-4 weeks. you will see a great improvment

DerekFF · 02/15/2013, 05:32 PM

What goes in must come out of the worm. (Most of it anyways)

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jimmy frag · 02/15/2013, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekFF

What goes in must come out of the worm. (Most of it anyways)

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correct, but its better in the water collumn than a solid clingging to rock

cloak · 02/15/2013, 06:02 PM

Couldn't you just add the extra rock to your DT or sump? I think putting it in a cannister filter might be more trouble than it's worth. Your still going to have to take that thing apart on occasion and shake the detritus loose.

jimmy frag · 02/15/2013, 06:08 PM

isnt his idea to collect the detritus from the water ?

cloak · 02/15/2013, 06:12 PM

With live rock in a cannister filter?

A sponge would be a better option, but your still going to have to keep that thing clean too. Manual removal is probably your best bet. (siphon that stuff out)

jimmy frag · 02/15/2013, 06:21 PM

he didnt say he had a sponge. he said he had live rock and a canister filter. personaly i would like to see him add a sump with a good quality skimmer but for now its live rock in his canister. send him a link that shows him where to buy these great sponges you know of.

Palting · 02/15/2013, 06:41 PM

Why would you want to put live rock inside the cannister? Makes no sense to me. If it's to increase biolgical filtration, better to put the live rock in the DT in a high flow area IMO. If it's to remove detritus that's at the bottom of your tank, better to just siphon the detritus out, or increase your flow with powerheads to keep the detritus suspended in the water column and be processed. If you just want to remove suspended particulate matter, use the sponge that comes with the cannister and rinse weekly or remove once the water is clear. The cannister is also a great place to keep your carbon, to get rid of the yellowing of the water.

02/15/2013, 05:26 PM	#1
mdeleon1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 424	LR in Canister? I am currently using my canister as a method for water flow only, no filters or anything in the canister. I do still see minimal detritus at the bottom. I was thinking of possibly adding a piece of LR and a bristle worm. Any thoughts on this idea? __________________ Starting over!

02/15/2013, 06:41 PM	#9
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Why would you want to put live rock inside the cannister? Makes no sense to me. If it's to increase biolgical filtration, better to put the live rock in the DT in a high flow area IMO. If it's to remove detritus that's at the bottom of your tank, better to just siphon the detritus out, or increase your flow with powerheads to keep the detritus suspended in the water column and be processed. If you just want to remove suspended particulate matter, use the sponge that comes with the cannister and rinse weekly or remove once the water is clear. The cannister is also a great place to keep your carbon, to get rid of the yellowing of the water. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

02/15/2013, 05:29 PM	#2
jimmy frag Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: burlington ontario Posts: 845	its a great idea. i would also put activated carbon in it. change up the carbon every 2-4 weeks. you will see a great improvment

02/15/2013, 05:32 PM	#3
DerekFF Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 219	What goes in must come out of the worm. (Most of it anyways) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/15/2013, 06:02 PM	#5
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Couldn't you just add the extra rock to your DT or sump? I think putting it in a cannister filter might be more trouble than it's worth. Your still going to have to take that thing apart on occasion and shake the detritus loose.

02/15/2013, 06:08 PM	#6
jimmy frag Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: burlington ontario Posts: 845	isnt his idea to collect the detritus from the water ?

02/15/2013, 06:12 PM	#7
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	With live rock in a cannister filter? A sponge would be a better option, but your still going to have to keep that thing clean too. Manual removal is probably your best bet. (siphon that stuff out)

02/15/2013, 06:21 PM	#8
jimmy frag Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: burlington ontario Posts: 845	he didnt say he had a sponge. he said he had live rock and a canister filter. personaly i would like to see him add a sump with a good quality skimmer but for now its live rock in his canister. send him a link that shows him where to buy these great sponges you know of.