How long can I run my tank without filter?

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

Hi everyone.
I have been running a 55 gallon tank on a fluval 406 canister filter. I am selling this tank and it will be picked up this weekend.
My problem is the fluval quit on me this morning. I have 2 powerheads for water movement. There is only 1 pair of clowns and a couple of snails in the tank with sand and liverock. Would this be enough to last till the weekend?

 

[Crabs McJones]

As long as you have live rock for biological filtration and powerheads keeping the water moving you'll be fine

 

[WV Reefer]

Hi everyone.
I have been running a 55 gallon tank on a fluval 406 canister filter. I am selling this tank and it will be picked up this weekend.
My problem is the fluval quit on me this morning. I have 2 powerheads for water movement. There is only 1 pair of clowns and a couple of snails in the tank with sand and liverock. Would this be enough to last till the weekend?

I don’t use any filters....... you will be fine.

 

[brandon429]

it would run twenty years in the current condition, the filter was not the breakpoint for safe amounts of surface area. 1/4 of your current live rock would run it I bet.

 

[InkedReefLady]

Both of the return pumps in our AIO 28 gallon died over the last few months. It's been running with nothing but a powerhead and live rock since July while the new tank cycles. It's got 6 clowns and 2 LTA. You will be fine for a few days.

 

[tqpolo]

What’s a filter?

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

Thank you everyone for your replies. Since the canister filter is being sold with everything else, I was able to fix it and get it working. It's good to know that the tank can run without a filter if needed.