10G reef filtration

[DcoarM]

Hey guys so I started the process of setting up a 10G reef today. I added 10lbs or live sand and about 15lbs of rock, 10lbs of which was live. My question is how big or small of a hob filter do I need to put in the back. If possible I want to use that for flow, but if I can't I understand. Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[Reefing Madness]

No need for a mechanical filter, that flow is not enough in the tank anyways. Get a couple of nano powerheads, Maxjets, or something of that nature for flow.
But, if your set on a filter, the Emperor 280 would do nicely, and you could slip in some GFO or other media if needed later on down the road.

 

[DcoarM]

I went ahead and bought a cheap one from WalMart. It's just cycling right anyways, but I was wondering for the future. Never done a nano tank, but I assume it will be easier and harder than a normal sized reef.

 

[ReefRMadness]

For a standard 10 gallon its too long for that to be the flow. Ud need more like a cube to do that. But on my 10 gallon i have two small circulation pumps, a light, n heater. Same amount of rock as u and only 5 lbs of sand. Wasnt goin for deep sand bed. I keep any type of coral in my tanks.