Recently received a 30 gallon breeder, but I don't have enough space for a sump... Has anyone had experience with canister filters? If it'll negetively impact my tank I may just build a stand to fit a sump as well, but that is a last ditch effort
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I know they exist, but I've only used them for freshwater planted tanks. I'm curious if it's worth the time and huge expense of the sump(i.e. drilling or getting an HOB for plumbing)There are sumpless options available. Just search 'sumpless" or 'HOB Filter' or 'canister filter' etc. Lots of info on here.
I have other tanks that are all in one systems. I plan on stocking it with some the usual managerie of inverts, fish, and coral.what do you want to keep? That might help folks with experience give you a better answer - filtration is dependent on live stock much more than on the size of your box.
Might just try to fit a sump in the stand...For a fish only with canister filter that is just fine. I ran one for 10+ years and never had an issue. However I had a 100g tank. For 30g you should probably have a water change regimen. If you plan to add corals it's still doable, but you may need to plumb extra lines for bio export and nutrient import.
Almost been up and running 5 years with just a external pump and skimmer.Recently received a 30 gallon breeder, but I don't have enough space for a sump... Has anyone had experience with canister filters? If it'll negetively impact my tank I may just build a stand to fit a sump as well, but that is a last ditch effort
Thanks for the reply! I have decided to build a stand to fit a sump for the 30 gallon! Your input is very appreciated.(love the pfp by the way)Canisters are fine if you just use it for carbon dosing and filter pads. Anything more than that and IMO it becomes a nitrate city
i run one of my reef tank,