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11-02-2008, 05:06 PM
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Canister Filter
I finally shut down my FW tank. I have a canister filter that I'm unsure if I need anymore. I know the protein skimmer is a primary filter but do I need to have a canister filter on a SW tank? Pros/Cons?
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11-02-2008, 06:00 PM
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I am sure others will chime in here but from my experience the canister was just a HUGE nitrate trap. I had mine filled with LR rubble (no media but carbon) on my 27G and it was only 3 months before I had problems with HIGH nitrates. They are aweful to clean and would need regular cleaning (like atleast weekly) to keep the nitartes down. Mine accumulated huge debris/detritus and the tubes were a pain to clean.
Just my experience but I would never do it again. What size is your SW? If a nano perhaps a HOB would be better.
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11-02-2008, 06:15 PM
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The is not a complete setup yet. It will be a 95G tank. I'm just going through all my equipment that I can sell/keep. It was a great filter for a FW tank so I thought I could use it SW. I not so sure of that now though.
I have a rs-135 that I'm going to use in my sump.
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11-02-2008, 06:28 PM
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