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12-20-2011, 02:24 PM
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I take it you're using the canister output as a flow supplement? I have a Rena XP canister running carbon on my system & while the nozzle does provide a bit of flow, the bulk of my water movement is provided by a couple of VorTech MP40s. I certainly don't consider the canister flow even close to adequate for providing water movement in my system. The canister simply provides a tiny bit of extra chaos near the middle of the tank where the VorTech flow drops off. And I consider it a little self contained mini sump, adding another gallon or so to total water volume. Every little bit helps when you're running sumpless.
Having said all that, is there a reason you can't do both as I do? Just add the Koralia or whatever powerhead suits you needs & continue running all the other filters. Trying to save power?
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12-20-2011, 02:51 PM
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what are your other pump's for flow?
Can you increase those and keep the canister?
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12-20-2011, 05:38 PM
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IMO i'd keep the fluval. HOB's are great, sure but the fluval devastates it definetly. I run my fluval 205 on my 75 with foam, chemipure, activated carbon and biomax. Couldnt be happier with it, everytime I clean the filter its scuds galore.
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12-20-2011, 06:24 PM
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This is my tank...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82rPEl0_mzo 33 gal long (48x12x12), 65 lbs LR, Fluval 404 (biomax), two Aquaclear 70 HOB's (LR rubble), Koralia Nano 425, Tunze 9002 skimmer, cheato in tank Mostly LPS and soft corals, a few easy SPS The reason it is an 'either or' situation is that I live in a very old building with old wiring and I can't really add any more to the circuit.
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