Do i need a filter

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by beastn34653, Dec 17, 2011.

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  1. beastn34653

    beastn34653 Plankton

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    I was just wondering if I really need a filter or not on my 55 gallon reef tank with fish I have a 100 gallon protein skimmer and 2 powerheads 1 is 1400gph and the other is a 240 gph and I have a hob filter that I don't really want
     
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  2. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    What purpose would the filter serve? I use my hob in a similar setup with bio pellets. You could run carbon in it as well. Its a decision you get to make, but no, its not necessary
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    It would be a convenient way to run chemical filtration if you don't have a sump and/or media reactor, but definitely not necessary.
     
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  4. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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  5. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    IMO lots of biological filtration and lots of flow will get you farther than any filter in any aquarium. That protein skimmer will be good though.
     
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