Few questions about new setup...

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by baker_jeff

Thanks for your reply. Right now it's empty, but I would like for it to be reef. Why should I ditch the canister? I don't have alot of room for HOB filters, the tank is right up against the wall.

The canister will generate too much NO3, unless you clean it every 3 days, which you won't
The filtration for a reef is done solely with live rock and a skimmer (most of the time). With 30ish pounds of good porous rock, you won't need a filter. A "good" skimmer will take care of the rest, with regular small water changes.