canister or wet/dry

[trigger happy]

i have a fish only tank i have a filstar can.xp2 i have been looking at a wet/dry? should i up grade or not, is it worth it worth it?
thanks

 

[guppie]

I run a canister with my wet/dry I use the canister for a mech filter and put my carbon in it works great that way. Good Luck

 

[beth]

The problem with canisters and wet/drys is that, unless you are cleaning and changing ALL filter media every 2 weeks [which kinda defeats the purpose of having these filters] then you are sooner or later going to have high nitrates.
Both are nitrate magnets.

 

[a novice]

Elizabeth,
What type of filter do you recommend?

 

[beth]

I am not expert on filtration systems, and there are certainly many filters and filtration methods out there to choose from. I think the natural filtration method is probably the best. Basically, LR, LS, powerheads and skimmer--and for FO tanks, UV sterilizer. That's it!

 

[a novice]

[Beth] Is it okay to go with a natural setup for a larger tank? I am problaby going to set up a 150 gallon FOWLR tank. I'm researching my filtration options now. Thanks
(sorry for 'butting' into your thread, Trigger Happy)

 

[beth]

Most definately! The bigger the tank, the better. LS and LR is the key, along with detrivores [cleanup crew]. These are your natural filters. Research deep sand beds [DSB].