Looking for a Hydrometer and a canister filter.

[redearslider]

Hey guys! Just setting up my first reef tank and have borrowed a friends salinity test but had to give it back, foes anyone have one they are wiling to part with or can sell for cheap that would be great. I also need a canister filter and might wait until next week. BUT if anyone has one they are no longer using OR will sell gfor a good price, let me know!

[Aquattro]

I'd keep away from canisters on a reef, they tend to not get maintained enough and will generate nitrates. They're more suited to a FW tank, or even fish only, but not a reef. Some would argue, but most would agree.

[redearslider]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I'd keep away from canisters on a reef, they tend to not get maintained enough and will generate nitrates. They're more suited to a FW tank, or even fish only, but not a reef. Some would argue, but most would agree.

I know and I have heard multiple opinions on this but I will not be drilling my tank to run a sump. and don't want a HOB filter as I will be getting a HOB skimmer.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by redearslider

I know and I have heard multiple opinions on this but I will not be drilling my tank to run a sump. and don't want a HOB filter as I will be getting a HOB skimmer.

Assuming you're using live rock and a skimmer, you don't need an additional filter. You don't need a sump, just the skimmer and rock.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Assuming you're using live rock and a skimmer, you don't need an additional filter. You don't need a sump, just the skimmer and rock.

+1 lots of great tanks out there ran with not much for mechanical filtration.

[redearslider]

Cool! Well I have the rock and a small fluval internal filter, 2 powerheads and a MH light fixture in there now, how mong can I push that before I add the Skimmer?