10g nano

[ianparky]

Is it possible to run a 10g nano reef on an internal cannister filter with sponges and bio media inside and a skimmer? Using a fluidised bed bio filter at moment but think its about to pack in and was thinking of switching to an internal cannister

 

[Diamond1]

Not exactly sure what you mean by internal canister filter, but it would probably work. If by internal you mean it's in the tank, I would be more inclined to run a HOB filter like an aquaclear AC70 or AC100. A 10 gallon tank fills up pretty quick. With some minor mods you can turn either one into a nice little refugium.

 

[ianparky]

Its a fluval u2 internal filter with sponges. carbon and bio media inside

 

[Diamond1]

I don't see why it wouldn't work but you will need to add some more flow too. Like a hydor nano or jebao wp 10. The other thiing is you have to be very diligent about keeping the sponges clean they can produce a lot of nitrate.

 

[ianparky]

Yeah i am getting the wp10 in a few weeks.i am very aware of the nitrates i pride myself at keeping them at zero

 

[jpfaubel123]

Be careful with a wp10 in a small nano I use one on a 30 shallow reef 24x24 and it's powerful as heck

 

[awais98]

Be careful with a wp10 in a small nano I use one on a 30 shallow reef 24x24 and it's powerful as heck

I'm using a wp10 in an 8g pico and yes the flow is crazy.
To tame it down, I changed the power supply from 24volts 1 amp to 12 volts 1 amp.
It decreased the flow into half and still all the controller functions work!!! And my coarse gravel bed is happy.

On a diff note: why would you need a canister filter with sponges and bio medias?
You don't need those. All you need is enoughy live rock, abt a pound a gallon, a live sand and good flow.
If you want to use media use this media: MarinePure sphere bio filter..... It's basically porous ceramic balls that work like live rock!!
That's my 2 cents

 

[awais98]

You may not even need a skimmer!

All you Do need is:
diligent top off (replacement ) of evaporated water atleast daily.
And a cup to a pint of salt water change daily.

So, live rocks, live sand, flow, those water changes, light, temperature control is all you need to run a successful nano.