Canister Filters and Wet/Dry filters ???

[fishinchick]

I have been told that you dont need a canister filter if you have a wet/dry. BUT...... everyone elses system I see has both. Anyone have an opinion on this? I am gathering up stuff for my big move up to a 125g reeftank.
I have to say that I have read many good ideas of this board and am incorporating them into the design of my new tank and have told many people about this place!! You guys ROCK!!

 

[scy]

Hello,I use both on a 125gal.tank,i use the canister filter for putting things like an extra filter pads and charbon.

 

[burnnspy]

Actually, I don't recommend WD or canisters in a reef tank because they usually become Nitrate generators as the tank matures.
The WD is only useful as an expensive sump and most reef keepers eventually wind up doing just that, IMHO.
BurnNSpy

 

[c-lover]

Fishinchick,
HI! I agree with BurnNspy on the high nitrates!
My 75 has LR and LS and I wound up removing most of the bio balls in my wet/dry just to bring down the nitrate level. It is a great sump though, it houses the skimmer and heaters, so the tank looks less like a hospital patient!!