Canister Filter size

[JoeBore]

Hi all
Im looking on upgrading my canister filter for my 40 gallon reef (cant use a sump with the stand i have for my tank)

The one at the moment is working fine but i want to upgrade it as im worried that when the corals grow and i add some more fish it wont be enough.

The one i currently have is a 1000L an hour pond solutions canister filter with a built in UV bulb.

Any recommendations?

 

[P-Dub]

Hi all
Im looking on upgrading my canister filter for my 40 gallon reef (cant use a sump with the stand i have for my tank)

The one at the moment is working fine but i want to upgrade it as im worried that when the corals grow and i add some more fish it wont be enough.

The one i currently have is a 1000L an hour pond solutions canister filter with a built in UV bulb.

Any recommendations?

Buy a second and place them in tandem. You'll have redundancy as a bonus.

 

[JoeBore]

Buy a second and place them in tandem. You'll have redundancy as a bonus.

Good idea, didnt think of that haha, thank you very much!

 

[Peace River]

Hi all
Im looking on upgrading my canister filter for my 40 gallon reef (cant use a sump with the stand i have for my tank)

The one at the moment is working fine but i want to upgrade it as im worried that when the corals grow and i add some more fish it wont be enough.

The one i currently have is a 1000L an hour pond solutions canister filter with a built in UV bulb.

Any recommendations?

As you consider adding or upgrading your canister filter, you may want to review your plan for how to manage power outages. When the power comes back on after a power outage the potentially anoxic water can be problematic for your fish and especially an sensitive coral. Best of luck with expanding your system!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Hi all
Im looking on upgrading my canister filter for my 40 gallon reef (cant use a sump with the stand i have for my tank)

The one at the moment is working fine but i want to upgrade it as im worried that when the corals grow and i add some more fish it wont be enough.

The one i currently have is a 1000L an hour pond solutions canister filter with a built in UV bulb.

Any recommendations?

I'm looking at pond canister filters too. I notice some with 3 way valve , to backwash it. Nice feature

 

[JoeBore]

As you consider adding or upgrading your canister filter, you may want to review your plan for how to manage power outages. When the power comes back on after a power outage the potentially anoxic water can be problematic for your fish and especially an sensitive coral. Best of luck with expanding your system!

Luckily enough ive never experienced a power outage in my life (from england) :')

 

[Showcasegars]

I'd buy a second one and run them side by side never can have to much filtration if you ask me!

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Luckily enough ive never experienced a power outage in my life (from england) :')

Shame so far. I have a planted I'm breaking down with two very nice canister filters

 

[JoeBore]

Shame so far. I have a planted I'm breaking down with two very nice canister filters

Im sure you will be able to get rid of them haha

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Im sure you will be able to get rid of them haha

I would highly recommend the eheim pro4+ 600. Great filter. Very happy with it. The other is a fluval g6. Nice filter but over priced