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07-09-2009, 12:25 AM
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It's not the canister filter thats the problem, it's the foam/sponges. I have run, and know of others who run canisters on a reef tank. Take out the foam, use the canister for carbon, maybe even Phosphate remover, and put some rock rubble in the canister. Works good then. I know others who don't even use a canister. Leah, on here is one example. Just Hang on back skimmer and powerheads. her tanks are gourgous. Nice and clean, and colorful. It's the foam, or BioBalls that do the harm. In freshwater, the surface area is good but not so in a Reef.
The thing about Reefing, is you can make it as simple or as elaborate(and expensive) as you want.
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07-09-2009, 01:20 AM
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I'll also say Nix the cannister filter idea. I would run a HOB protein skimmer and a HOB filter (like this one but whatever size you need http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/pf...er+Filter.html) full of LR rubble, you could also put carbon and phosphate remover in it as well.
Nitrates are fine in FW but in SW they can negatively affect your corals. FW fish and plants just don't care about nitrates, corals do. As for flow, the best way to get it really does depend on your budget. If price were not an issue I would go with a vortech MP20. If like most of us you're on a budget, a pair of Koralia 4's would be a good place to start. As for the heater, I would personally go with 2 smaller ones. That way if one sticks on, it's not enough to cook the tank by itself. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions!
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