Hi folks!
The longer I am in this hobby (a whole two-three months), the more I realize how little I know.
I am using a magniflow 220 canister filter. It is stacked with black sponge, carbon, bio-balls, ceramic rings and polishing filter. I also added a bag of seachem deniitrate. I am also using a hang on back protein skimmer. I also have live sand and live rock.
Now, up until a few days ago, I thought that was sufficient. However, now I'm not so sure. Now, the more I read, I'm realizing most(?) people use a media reactor instead of a canister filter. (Or a sump?)
I just cannot wrap my head around what exactly a media reactor is and what does it do that my canister filter and protein skimmer does not.
Can someone please explain the differences?
Thanks!
The longer I am in this hobby (a whole two-three months), the more I realize how little I know.
I am using a magniflow 220 canister filter. It is stacked with black sponge, carbon, bio-balls, ceramic rings and polishing filter. I also added a bag of seachem deniitrate. I am also using a hang on back protein skimmer. I also have live sand and live rock.
Now, up until a few days ago, I thought that was sufficient. However, now I'm not so sure. Now, the more I read, I'm realizing most(?) people use a media reactor instead of a canister filter. (Or a sump?)
I just cannot wrap my head around what exactly a media reactor is and what does it do that my canister filter and protein skimmer does not.
Can someone please explain the differences?
Thanks!