How long can I run my tank without filter?

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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?
 

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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. :)
 

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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.
 

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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. :)
 

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