Canister Filter

Does anyone use a canister, or other type of external filter every so often to clean up the water?

 

I use a canister filter on my 37G as my main filter..

 

Most people use some kind of filter.

 

eh... I think most people use a skimmer and live rock. But there are still plenty that use a canister.

IMO, they are unnecessary. I only run LR and skimmer on my 55. No sump, no refuge, nothing like that. Just keeping it simple.

 

Peredhil, so you have a straight overflow to a tank.. with just as skimmer and a pump in it? no partitions? just wondering because I am trying to figure out my sump situation as well

 

No. I have an HOB skimmer and my LR is in my display. That's it.

 

Hmm... interesting.. My problem is I bought a predrilled tank though LOL so dont thinkI could go that route.

 

if you have a pre drilled tank, a sump/fuge combo with an in-sump skimmer would be your best bet. canisters work if a sump is not an option, but with a predrilled tank i think you would be doing more harm then good. Canisters will add lots of nitrates to your water unless you are very diligent about keeping them clean. build your own sump/fuge for cheap and spend your money on a good skimmer.

 

They sell caps (but if my tank were drilled, I'd take advantage )

 

Sorry to hijack the thread scott lol.. I planned on going that route or looking in to wet/dry. No one has replied on that post though. Check it out so I dont hijack this one anymore. Its in the wet/dry forum