Nano Filtration Advice

[Dearth]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Am I reading this wrong? Please explain how.

Nope it's a new idea that recently come out for nano systems under 7 gallons there has been a lot of banter over this on other forums like nano reef. In essence take a basic Aquaclear put in chaeto on an algae mat in the chamber slow down the water flow by either putting a smaller impellor in or cutting the blades and the chaeto helps act as a skimmer by trapping organic particles and also releasing nutrients back into the system and doing weekly water changes helps control the PH and nitrates. Mind you the larger the system the less effective this becomes hence it is recommended for nano systems smaller than 7 gallons

[Madreefer]

Another good reason to stay on Canreef or RC for info.
I'd never try that nor suggest that to anyone other than the days way back when I used to smoke alot of pot.

[Bryan_k47]

What would you suggest Madreefer ?

[Madreefer]

With your setup just continue using what you have. Take out any sponge or whatever is in that filter and fill it with liverock rubble. I'm not up on the cannister filters as it's been years since I ran one. And just regular WC's. If your carbon is'nt old I cant see why you should have cloudy water. You sure it's not microbubbles?

[Bryan_k47]

Well the tank has only been running for about 6-8 weeks. I started with dead rock. The rock is covered in dark green now.
I'm running a Par38 light on it.

I'm gonna pull the sponge filter and run a bag of carbon and phosguard in the hob I think