superfishbros
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for my 350 tank i am thinking of just doing an ehiem 2260 canister pump for my fish only tank instead of the sump system what do u all think
Canister or Sump??
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flower
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Originally Posted by SuperFishBros http:///t/391117/canister-or-sump#post_3467063
for my 350 tank i am thinking of just doing an ehiem 2260 canister pump for my fish only tank instead of the sump system what do u all think
Canisters work just fine as long as you keep up on the maintenance once a month as you should. They run silent and can be outfitted with a spray bar to help with surface movement and free up the power heads. The different media that can be used is another big plus...lots of flow thru the canister.
Originally Posted by SuperFishBros http:///t/391117/canister-or-sump#post_3467063
for my 350 tank i am thinking of just doing an ehiem 2260 canister pump for my fish only tank instead of the sump system what do u all think
Canisters work just fine as long as you keep up on the maintenance once a month as you should. They run silent and can be outfitted with a spray bar to help with surface movement and free up the power heads. The different media that can be used is another big plus...lots of flow thru the canister.
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smallreef
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if your not wanting the space usage of a sump then a good option is your canister...
I dont care for them because its allot more upkeep...but then again what in SWF keeping isnt, lol
I dont care for them because its allot more upkeep...but then again what in SWF keeping isnt, lol
rangesurfer
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i am currently running a sump and psk 100 skimmer but i was giving a canister filter as a present. how do i hook it up so they run all together. i want run them all together for that add filtration. anyone have any ideas
flower
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Originally Posted by rangesurfer http:///t/391117/canister-or-sump#post_3469899
i am currently running a sump and psk 100 skimmer but i was giving a canister filter as a present. how do i hook it up so they run all together. i want run them all together for that add filtration. anyone have any ideas
You can just hook it up as a free standing extra filter...if you have a spray bar on the canister...or add one... you can increase the surface water movement...or vertically placed it will help overall water current. Hoses placed in the sump and it will clean the water before it returns to the DT.
You can load it with carbon to clear toxins from chemical warfare between coral, or just use it empty to give water movement, or fill it with white filament to catch just large particals and keep the tank clean that way.
No matter (unless it just runs empty for water movement) it will have to be serviced once a month to clean it up and replace media.
Originally Posted by rangesurfer http:///t/391117/canister-or-sump#post_3469899
i am currently running a sump and psk 100 skimmer but i was giving a canister filter as a present. how do i hook it up so they run all together. i want run them all together for that add filtration. anyone have any ideas
You can just hook it up as a free standing extra filter...if you have a spray bar on the canister...or add one... you can increase the surface water movement...or vertically placed it will help overall water current. Hoses placed in the sump and it will clean the water before it returns to the DT.
You can load it with carbon to clear toxins from chemical warfare between coral, or just use it empty to give water movement, or fill it with white filament to catch just large particals and keep the tank clean that way.
No matter (unless it just runs empty for water movement) it will have to be serviced once a month to clean it up and replace media.