Canister Filter or??

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Originally Posted by Koresample

ok, so just use it as an (expensive) powerhead. I dont have an RO/DI unit so i use the phosphate/Silicate removal stuff (change that once per month is my planned schedule). Should i also get rid of the sponge filters from it as well?

Yes indeed, most certainly remove sponges or anything that could possible catch debris. And do clean knead the bags that your chemical media is in, if it is in bags, daily to remove any sediment that may have gotten caught in it.