canister filter

bv_reefer · #1 01-28-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

What are you planing to run in it?
I run canisters on my marine tanks. I'm running a Fluval 405 off my Reef tank sump. It has 900 grams of carbon in the 3 lower baskets and 240 grams of Rowaphos in the top basket. No foam.
I'm running a 305 and a 405 off my Trigger tank sump. The 405 is filled with nothing but SeaChem de*nitrate (2 litres). The 305 has 600 grams of carbon in the bottom two baskets and a bit more de*nitrate in the top basket. No foam in these either. (Rowaphos on this tank is run in a reactor).
I have a spare Rena XP3 kickin' about and I'm thinking of running this off my Reef sump with de*nitrate. My sumps are on the floor and so are the canisters. I tried running the XP3 off my Trigger sump, but it didn't have the oompf to draw water for engaging a siphon effect. The reef sump water level is higher, however, so I'm hoping it might work there.

HTH.

-i'm plannin to put 3 types of media, rowaphos as you mentioned, kent reef carbon, and also, nitrite remover

dsaundry · #2 01-28-2008, 06:07 AM

I use a Fluval Fx5 for my 72g bowfront..Awesome filter..get it on line... they are usually cheaper..by a lot.

Pan · #3 01-28-2008, 06:07 AM

I like the fact that, at least in my experience, the rena xp line is fairly quiet. xp4 was dead quiet xp3 makes gurgling sounds. Now if i really wanted i suppose i could remedy this, but it is almost unnoticiable.

bv_reefer · #4 01-28-2008, 06:18 PM

ya a silent filter would be ideal, i was lookin' at the fluvals and gotta admit they're filtration process looks pretty efficient. right now i'm running an aquaclear 30 at the moment with just carbon, but i'm definitely gonna need a filter with more power for when the sps start comin in the tank

super7 · #5 01-30-2008, 04:43 AM

I work at a fish store and a lot of people come back with the fluval fx5 because it creates a lot of bubbles, this is due to a computer chip or something, if I can remember correctly.
Super7

bv_reefer · #6 01-30-2008, 04:46 AM

ya i'm pretty sure i've narrowed it down to a rena filstar, looks pretty efficient, good amount of space for media, and hopefully not too loud

super7 · #7 01-30-2008, 05:20 AM

the Reanas are a very good filter, and are very quiet. They are used on all the tanks using a canister filter at work, except for the planted tank. They also don't break down, unlike the fluvals.
Super7

bv_reefer · #8 01-30-2008, 06:58 AM

good to know, thats odd I always thought that fluvals were a great canister filter, they've been in use for quite a while have'nt they

rdnicolas · #9 01-31-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by super7

the Reanas are a very good filter, and are very quiet. They are used on all the tanks using a canister filter at work, except for the planted tank. They also don't break down, unlike the fluvals.
Super7

I have been using fluvals for several years now and I think they're great. My only beef with is that the primer sucks big time but I've found a way to reduce the chances of having to prime. I'm currently running three 404's in my marine tank.