Brand new and more than a little confused.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Also, the cannister should go, sell it and put the money towards something useful (they can contribute to high nitrates).
Go slow, and everything will fall into place.

Brad I would have to disagree with you on the filter. there is nothing wrong with running one of those with just carbon, or for just water movement. I knowwhat you are saying thou the floss and the other crap that you get in the filter will cause the NITRATES to form.