Help on some hardware decisions

[PoonTang]

Originally Posted by serratus

Thanks! I'll check on here before I buy for sure now! What is the down side of cannister filters? My main problem is that it's for a space that's already built into the house so there isn't room for a sump design. There's barely enough room for cannister filters (gotta stay under 15" tall).

Like I said earlier, your filtration comes from your live rock, sand, and a skimmer.
Keep reading, and asking questions.