Canister Filters

[vetteguy53081]

I’ve seen people use two of those canister filters with the UV’s because they’re so cheap...
how does a sump look for a Fowlr tank?
A lot of standard media, heater, Uv sterilizer? That’s it?

Here is my fowler sump

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

No cal rx or dosers. Maybe no ato. Lol
D

 

[Sleeping Giant]

My Fluval FX4 under my 75 gallon. I have an AquaMaxx 1.5 HOB skimmer too

 

[StPatrick89]

One of the most significant issues that canister filters come with is that they can be tough to clean out, which is valid with most aquariums equipment. Canister filters will collect waste and residues in time, meaning that it will need to be periodically cleaned. For reef tanks, the importance of protein skimmers can’t be emphasized enough in conjunction with canister to reduce required frequent maintenance. Canister filters are better suited to small saltwater aquariums because of their limited filter media capacity. Regular cleaning to prevent the buildup of detritus, leading to high nitrates and phosphates will allow you to have a thriving reef tank.
The more stages the unit has, the more effective it will meet biological, mechanical and chemical filtration requirements. Utilize filtration that's rated for at least 4x your tank size, using a large single or multiple canister filters. Lots of biomedia and include carbon. It's all about routine maintenance once the system gets a few months under its belt.
Despite the best efforts of companies like Fluval, the canister filter is quickly becoming a thing of the past, at least in the reef aquarium realm. With protein skimmers dominating the market, canister filters are no longer vital to have on a reef aquarium, though there are still some benefits to their use. The filter’s operation is simple. Bottom line is : You can learn how to clean a canister filter to use it for your aquarium, but it involves breaking down the components, cleaning individual parts before putting them back together again. To prevent algae growth and nitrate problems in saltwater, you’ll need to clean it often.

What skimmer do you suggest?

 

[StPatrick89]

My Fluval FX4 under my 75 gallon. I have an AquaMaxx 1.5 HOB skimmer too

Looks like the Bahamas

 

[Jeffcb]

I use canister as media filter and change every 3 ish weeks so it dose not become a bio filter.... Ehiem is a good one.

 

[vetteguy53081]

What skimmer do you suggest?

Reef octopus classic 110 or 150
Aqua Maxx S-Cone
Ice Cap
Bubble Magnus

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Looks like the Bahamas

Thank you

 

[StPatrick89]

I use canister as media filter and change every 3 ish weeks so it dose not become a bio filter.... Ehiem is a good one.

Ehiem has canisters?

 

[StPatrick89]

Reef octopus classic 110 or 150
Aqua Maxx S-Cone
Ice Cap
Bubble Magnus

I’ll look into these

 

[StPatrick89]

Reef octopus classic 110 or 150
Aqua Maxx S-Cone
Ice Cap
Bubble Magnus

I’ll look into these

Do you over skim or get one specifically for your tank size?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Do you over skim or get one specifically for your tank size?

I have three tanks- two with skimmer and get one rated for Heavy load

 

[StPatrick89]

I have three tanks- two with skimmer and get one rated for Heavy load

Skimmer tanks?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Skimmer tanks?

Two of them utilize skimmers. Of course my 660g has a monster skimmer

 

[StPatrick89]

Two of them utilize skimmers. Of course my 660g has a monster skimmer

660gallon . What you got Godzilla in there? Lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

660gallon . What you got Godzilla in there? Lol

 

[StPatrick89]