Canister Filter for Reef Tank?

btweymouth1s · 02/09/2014, 02:18 PM

Still trying to figure out what works best for my tank. I recently bought a tank that was up and running from someone. He had a few soft corals in the tank, but other than that it was fish and a few inverts (snails, hermits, shrimp).

He had a canister filter going with the tank, I currently have it running as well, but I have been reading that I shouldn't have a canister filter with a reef tank.

I'm currently upgrading the lighting and will begin to start putting some SPS in the tank. I have already added a bunch of LPS, including more softies and zoas.

Tank is 75 gallon, 30 gallon sump, HOB protein skimmer. roughly 60lbs of Live Rock and 2" live sand bed.

Thanks!

Guygettnby · 02/09/2014, 05:03 PM

I have a fluval on my reef tank right now. I put it on to run extra carbon for something about a year ago and just never took it off. I have a mixed reef with a bit of everything. Never had an issue with it and my tank seemed to like it, so I left it.

Just make sure you keep it clean.

raybyrne67 · 02/09/2014, 05:08 PM

I would use the canister for media and get an insump protein skimmer to replace the hang on back skimmer.

btweymouth1s · 02/09/2014, 10:03 PM

What pads/filters do you recommend using?

Guygettnby · 02/10/2014, 10:43 AM

I am using all the pads it came with, but I only run carbon thru it. you could put GFO in a media bag and run that in the canister filter also as an option. but again just make sure to clean it on a regular basis.

mine is taken apart and cleaned real good once a month. some times more if needed.

02/09/2014, 02:18 PM	#1
btweymouth1s Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wentzville Posts: 319	Canister Filter for Reef Tank? Still trying to figure out what works best for my tank. I recently bought a tank that was up and running from someone. He had a few soft corals in the tank, but other than that it was fish and a few inverts (snails, hermits, shrimp). He had a canister filter going with the tank, I currently have it running as well, but I have been reading that I shouldn't have a canister filter with a reef tank. I'm currently upgrading the lighting and will begin to start putting some SPS in the tank. I have already added a bunch of LPS, including more softies and zoas. Tank is 75 gallon, 30 gallon sump, HOB protein skimmer. roughly 60lbs of Live Rock and 2" live sand bed. Thanks!

02/09/2014, 05:08 PM	#3
raybyrne67 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 353	I would use the canister for media and get an insump protein skimmer to replace the hang on back skimmer. __________________ Ray, Current Tank Info: 75G, Salinity 1.025, Temp 80.5, Ca 430, Alk 9, Mg 1260, mixed reef, Radion XR30w Gen 2 x2, MP10w ES x2,Vertex 130, Eheim 1260 return, Apex, Tunze ATO

02/09/2014, 05:03 PM	#2
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	I have a fluval on my reef tank right now. I put it on to run extra carbon for something about a year ago and just never took it off. I have a mixed reef with a bit of everything. Never had an issue with it and my tank seemed to like it, so I left it. Just make sure you keep it clean.

02/09/2014, 10:03 PM	#4
btweymouth1s Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wentzville Posts: 319	What pads/filters do you recommend using?

02/10/2014, 10:43 AM	#5
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	I am using all the pads it came with, but I only run carbon thru it. you could put GFO in a media bag and run that in the canister filter also as an option. but again just make sure to clean it on a regular basis. mine is taken apart and cleaned real good once a month. some times more if needed.