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07-09-2009, 01:58 PM
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Here's one vote "for" the cannister filter. I've run one on my 45 for years with no problems. But as everyone here has said, you have to keep it clean. It's the build up of detrius in the foam filter that causes the problem. I clean mine monthly with a new filter (washed) and I also run a bit of carbon in a bag as well. I did run live rock in there but I stopped as the detrius buildup on it was just as bad as the foam and much harder to clean.
Go ahead and run a cannister, but like the rest of your system you have to take care of it.
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07-09-2009, 03:14 PM
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Hi! So many ways to do it, I ran a filter for years no problem what so ever and am guilty
of not cleaning faithfully always. I used Ehiem Pro II can and used the media that came with the filter. In having recently taken off all filters it is way easier IMO. The filter was such a hassel and I will never go back. I did start with them though and don't know any different, hangover from freshwater days. It was a huge plunge to take them off and I watched everything like a hawk...expecting some slight change but nothing, wish I had done it years ago. How big is your tank? Did I miss that. Just take it all slowly and follow the advice from here as it is great. And remember there is no one way so you have to really decide and just go for it. When I first started I had the L.F.S only for info, did not know about Canreef and I managed. So good luck and keep us posted and ask questions galore!!! It is addicting so beware, hehe!!! Opps almost forgot get and use a skimmer for sure if you can't get both then only get the skimmer. Leah
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